equivocation (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/
Definition
The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself; prevarication.
Examples
His speech was full of equivocation, making it impossible to understand his true stance on the issue.
The witness's equivocation under oath made the jury suspicious of her testimony.
To avoid offending either side, the diplomat resorted to careful equivocation in his statement.
How to Use equivocation
- use equivocation (collocation)
- To employ ambiguous language. — "The politician was accused of using equivocation to mislead the public."
- full of equivocation (collocation)
- Containing much ambiguous language. — "Her response was full of equivocation, leaving everyone confused."
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