noun
- statements that are deliberately ambiguous or misleading; the use of unclear language to avoid committing to a position
Usage: plural form of equivocation
Examples
- The politician’s equivocations frustrated voters who wanted clear answers.
- His equivocations made it impossible to determine his true position on the issue.
- The witness’s equivocations suggested she was hiding something important.
- Legal documents should avoid equivocations that could lead to misinterpretation.
- The CEO’s equivocations about layoffs created anxiety among employees.
- Her equivocations during the interview raised doubts about her honesty.