equivocation

noun
UK: /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/
US: /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/

  1. The use of unclear language to hide the truth or avoid committing to a specific viewpoint.

    1. His equivocation made it hard to trust him.
    2. The politician's equivocation on the key issue frustrated many voters who wanted a clear stance.

  2. A statement that is not clear and can be understood in more than one way.

    1. That's just a clever equivocation, not an answer.
    2. The lawyer used equivocation to create doubt and confuse the jury regarding the evidence.

Synonyms

ambiguity double-talk

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "equivocation" in English means: The use of unclear language to hide the truth or avoid committing to a specific viewpoint., A statement that is not clear and can be understood in more than one way..

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

Synonyms for "equivocation": ambiguity, double-talk.

Example usage of "equivocation": "His equivocation made it hard to trust him.". More examples on the page.