Equivocation
Equivocation noun - Deliberate evasion in speech.
Hedge and equivocation are semantically related in clear topic. In some cases you can use "Hedge" instead a noun "Equivocation".
Hedge
Hedge noun - An intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement.
Usage example: when you say `maybe' you are just hedging
Equivocation and hedge are semantically related in clear topic. Sometimes you can use "Equivocation" instead a noun "Hedge".
Mutual synonyms
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