equivocation

• Usage d'expressions ambiguës ou vagues pour dissimuler la vérité ou éviter de répondre directement, souvent considéré comme une forme de duperie.

A noun referring to the use of ambiguous or vague language to conceal the truth or avoid making a direct statement, often considered a form of deception.

1. Deliberate avoidance of truthC1formal

   A statement that is not literally false but cleverly sidesteps an unpleasant truth, often used to mislead or evade.

   équivoque

   • The politician's speech was full of equivocation, never directly addressing the scandal.
   • When asked about the missing funds, her answer was a masterful equivocation.
   • Instead of a straight answer, he offered an equivocation that left everyone confused.

   Synonymescasuistrydodgingdoublespeakevasionhedgingprevaricationshufflingtergiversation

   Antonymescandordirectnessfranknesshonestyplainnessstraightforwardnesstruth

2. Intentional vaguenessC1formal

   The use of intentionally vague or ambiguous language to conceal the truth or avoid commitment.

   équivoque

   • His equivocation during the interview made it impossible to know his real stance.
   • The contract's equivocation allowed both sides to interpret it differently.
   • She was known for her equivocation, never giving a clear opinion on controversial matters.

   Synonymesambiguitydoublespeakevasionhedgingprevaricationshufflingtergiversationvagueness

   Antonymescandidnesscandorclaritydirectnessstraightforwardness

3. Falsification through ambiguityC2formal

   Falsifying or distorting the truth by using vague or ambiguous language.

   Équivoque (falsification par ambiguïté)

   • The witness's equivocation undermined the credibility of the entire testimony.
   • He achieved a deceptive equivocation that made the report seem honest while hiding the facts.
   • Legal experts noted that the statement contained clear equivocation meant to mislead the jury.

   Synonymesambiguitycasuistrydouble talkevasionhedgingprevaricationsophistrytergiversation

   Antonymescandidnesscandorclaritydirectnessexplicitnessforthrightnesshonestylucidityplainnessstraightforwardness