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View synonyms for equivocation

equivocation

[ih-kwiv-uh-key-shuhn]

noun

  1. the use of equivocal or ambiguous expressions, especially in order to mislead or hedge; prevarication.

  2. an equivocal, ambiguous expression; equivoque.

    The speech was marked by elaborate equivocations.

  3. Logic.,  a fallacy caused by the double meaning of a word.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of equivocation1

1350–1400; Middle English equivocacion < Late Latin aequivocātiōn- (stem of aequivocātiō ). See equivocate, -ion
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Example Sentences

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The Conservatives see this as equivocation and "moral cowardice".

From BBC

In March, when Trump placed a 25% tariff on Canadian-made automobiles, Poilievre delivered remarks "condemning, without equivocation, the unjustified and unprovoked tariffs that President Trump has now announced against our auto sector."

From BBC

The only noise being generated are the answers from the White House: an endless parade of equivocations, lies, innuendo, anger, humor, drama and pathos worthy of a Broadway musical.

From Salon

The move, and Carney's equivocation of his involvement with it, was criticised by the editorial board of Canada's national newspaper the Globe and Mail, which wrote on Thursday that Carney must be transparent with Canadians.

From BBC

Norris said he would welcome such a decision, but with a degree of equivocation.

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equivocateeˌquivoˈcation