equivocation

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.

ruИспользование двусмысленных или неопределённых выражений для сокрытия истины или уклонения от прямого заявления, часто считающееся формой обмана.esUso de expresiones ambiguas o indeterminadas para ocultar la verdad o evitar una declaración directa, a menudo considerado una forma de engaño.frUsage d'expressions ambiguës ou vagues pour dissimuler la vérité ou éviter de répondre directement, souvent considéré comme une forme de duperie.deDie Verwendung mehrdeutiger oder unbestimmter Ausdrücke, um die Wahrheit zu verbergen oder einer klaren Aussage auszuweichen, oft als Form der Täuschung angesehen.ptUso 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.zh使用含糊、模棱两可或意义不明确的言辞来掩盖真相或回避直接表态，常被视为一种欺骗手段。arاستخدام عبارات مبهمة أو غامضة لإخفاء الحقيقة أو التهرب من الإفصاح الصريح، ويُعدّ في الغالب ضربًا من التضليل. ويشمل أيضًا التعبير المزدوج المعنى الذي يُقصد به الإبهام والمراوغة.

1. Deliberate avoidance of truth C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУклончивостьesEquívoco, evasivafréquivoquedeAusweichende AntwortptEvasãozh含糊其辞arالتّهرب من الحقيقة

   同义词: casuistrydodgingdoublespeakevasionhedgingprevaricationshufflingtergiversation

   反义词: candordirectnessfranknesshonestyplainnessstraightforwardnesstruth

2. Intentional vagueness C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУклончивостьesEquívoco intencionadofréquivoquedeAusweichende SpracheptEvasãozh含糊其辞arمراوغة

   同义词: ambiguitydoublespeakevasionhedgingprevaricationshufflingtergiversationvagueness

   反义词: candidnesscandorclaritydirectnessstraightforwardness

3. Falsification through ambiguity C2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУклончивостьesEquivocación (falsificación mediante ambigüedad)frÉquivoque (falsification par ambiguïté)deVerschleierung durch MehrdeutigkeitptEquivocaçãozh含糊其辞arالتورية

   同义词: ambiguitycasuistrydouble talkevasionhedgingprevaricationsophistrytergiversation

   反义词: candidnesscandorclaritydirectnessexplicitnessforthrightnesshonestylucidityplainnessstraightforwardness

• equivocations plural form
• equivocations' possessive plural form
• equivocation's possessive singular form