equivocation

• Uso de expressões ambíguas ou vagas para esconder a verdade ou evitar uma afirmação direta, frequentemente considerado uma forma de engano. Pode também designar uma afirmação ambígua que pode ser interpretada de mais de uma maneira, usada para induzir ao erro.

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.

   Evasão

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscasuistrydodgingdoublespeakevasionhedgingprevaricationshufflingtergiversation

   Antônimoscandordirectnessfranknesshonestyplainnessstraightforwardnesstruth

2. Intentional vaguenessC1formal

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

   Evasão

   • 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.

   Sinônimosambiguitydoublespeakevasionhedgingprevaricationshufflingtergiversationvagueness

   Antônimoscandidnesscandorclaritydirectnessstraightforwardness

3. Falsification through ambiguityC2formal

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

   Equivocação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosambiguitycasuistrydouble talkevasionhedgingprevaricationsophistrytergiversation

   Antônimoscandidnesscandorclaritydirectnessexplicitnessforthrightnesshonestylucidityplainnessstraightforwardness