doublespeak

noun
UK: /ˈdʌblspiːk/
US: /ˈdʌblspiːk/

  1. Language used to deceive or mislead, often by distorting or hiding the truth.

    1. The politician used doublespeak to avoid answering the question directly.
    2. The company's press release was full of doublespeak, making it hard to understand their true intentions.

  2. Evasive or ambiguous language intended to conceal the truth or avoid directness.

    1. He used doublespeak in his report so he wouldn't upset anyone.
    2. The official's response was pure doublespeak designed to obfuscate the real issue at hand.

Synonyms

gobbledygook evasion jargon
doublespeak intransitive-verb

  1. To use language that is intended to deceive or mislead.

    1. Don't doublespeak, just give me a straight answer.
    2. The spokesperson doublespeaks constantly, which makes it difficult to trust their statements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "doublespeak" in English means: Language used to deceive or mislead, often by distorting or hiding the truth., Evasive or ambiguous language intended to conceal the truth or avoid directness..

The phonetic transcription of "doublespeak" is /ˈdʌblspiːk/ in British English and /ˈdʌblspiːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "doublespeak": gobbledygook, evasion, jargon.

Example usage of "doublespeak": "The politician used doublespeak to avoid answering the question directly.". More examples on the page.