Equivocation Meaning in English
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परिभाषा
Equivocation is the use of vague or ambiguous language to hide the truth or avoid giving a clear answer. It often involves saying something that can be understood in more than one way.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Often formal or academic; common in discussions of logic, law, or politics. Implies intentional ambiguity for self-interest. Not the same as a simple mistake ('mistake' or 'error'). Frequently appears with 'deliberate', 'political', or 'legal'.
उदाहरण वाक्य
The politician's equivocation frustrated the reporters.
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Her equivocation made it hard to trust her answer.
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Whenever he was caught, he replied with clever equivocation instead of a straight answer.
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Her explanation was full of equivocation, so nobody really understood what happened.
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Equivocation can be used to avoid telling the truth.
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There's a lot of equivocation in legal documents to cover all possible situations.
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