equivocation

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English - Turkish
{i} kelime oyunu
kaçamak
{i} kaçamaklı söz
kaçamaklı konuşma
{i} belirsiz konuşma

Related Terms

equivocation, ambiguity
kaçamaklı söz, belirsizlik
equivocate
{f} kaçamaklı konuşmak; ne evet ne de hayır demek
equivocate
lastikli sözcükler kullanmak
equivocate
iki anlama gelmek
equivocate
iki anlama gelecek söz söyle
equivocate
kaçamak konuşmak
equivocate
{f} kaçamaklı konuşmak
equivocate
{f} kelime oyunu yapmak
English - English
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

Related Terms

equivocate
to use words of double meaning
equivocate
{v} to speak doubly, shuffle, waver
equivocate
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
equivocate
To render equivocal or ambiguous
equivocate
{f} be ambiguous, prevaricate, use words with double meanings (especially with intent to deceive)
equivocate
be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information
equivocate
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
equivocate
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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