How to Pronounce "equivocation"

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Definition

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.

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The politician's equivocation frustrated the reporters.

Her equivocation made it hard to trust her answer.

Whenever he was caught, he replied with clever equivocation instead of a straight answer.

Her explanation was full of equivocation, so nobody really understood what happened.