equivocation

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The use of expressions susceptible of a double signification, possibly intentionally and with the aim of misleading
A logical fallacy resulting from the use of multiple meanings of a single expression
{n} a shuffling, delusive words
falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language intentionally vague or ambiguous
a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
to avoid committing oneself to what one says; uncertainty; uncertain or questioning disposition or mind
The informal fallacy that can result when an ambiguous word or phrase is used in different senses within a single argument Example: "Odd things arouse human suspicion But seventeen is an odd number Therefore, seventeen arouses human suspicion " Also see OCP, FF, GLF, and noesis
The use of expressions susceptible of a double signification, with a purpose to mislead
The use of ambiguous expressions in order to mislead
{i} prevarication, used of ambiguity (especially with intent to deceive); expression having two or more possible meanings, ambiguous statement
The frequent selection of the middle response (sometimes, uncertain, etc ) of several extremes or the response that is the least committal This has the effect of diluting the information provided
A form of deception that uses vague language to dodge an issue
intentionally vague or ambiguous
falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language
Use of a word or expression, open to more than one meaning, so as to mislead or confuse, either because the user intends to mislead or is himself confused In a discussion or argument, the repetition of a basic term in another sense than that in which it was originally used
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to use words of double meaning
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{v} to speak doubly, shuffle, waver
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To use words of equivocal or doubtful signification; to express one's opinions in terms which admit of different senses, with intent to deceive; to use ambiguous expressions with a view to mislead; as, to equivocate is the work of duplicity
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To render equivocal or ambiguous
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{f} be ambiguous, prevaricate, use words with double meanings (especially with intent to deceive)
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be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information
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When someone equivocates, they deliberately use vague language in order to deceive people or to avoid speaking the truth. He is equivocating a lot about what is going to happen if and when there are elections He had asked her once again about her finances. And again she had equivocated. + equivocation equivo·ca·tion Why doesn't the President say so without equivocation?. to avoid giving a clear or direct answer to a question
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To use words of equivocal or doubtful signification; to express ones opinions in terms which admit of different senses, with intent to deceive; to use ambiguous expressions with a view to mislead; as, to equivocate is the work of duplicity
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