equivocation

Letters that make equivocation

a, o, e, n, c, t, i, q, u, v are letters that make 'equivocation'

Words within equivocation

eq, ti, vocation, oca, at, on, iv, cat, CAT, IV, CA, cation, Io, ion, At, Ca, Ti are words within 'equivocation'


3 possible definitions for 'equivocation'

Equivocation as "a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth"

Under this definition, equivocation is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

evasion has the same meaning as equivocation

equivocation as a type

'equivocation' can be a type of misrepresentation, deceit, deception.

Types of equivocation

quiddity, hedge, circumlocution, indirect expression, doublespeak, hedging, quibble, cavil are types of 'equivocation'.

Derivatives of equivocation

beat around the bush, equivocate, prevaricate, tergiversate, palter are derivatives of 'equivocation'.


Equivocation as "intentionally vague or ambiguous"

Under this definition, equivocation is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

prevarication, evasiveness have the same meaning as 'equivocation'

equivocation as a type

'equivocation' can be a type of ambiguity, equivocalness, untruthfulness.

Derivatives of equivocation

beat around the bush, equivocate, prevaricate, tergiversate, palter, evasive are derivatives of 'equivocation'.


Equivocation as "falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language"

Under this definition, equivocation is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

tergiversation has the same meaning as equivocation

equivocation as a type

'equivocation' can be a type of falsification, misrepresentation.

Derivatives of equivocation

beat around the bush, equivocate, prevaricate, tergiversate, palter are derivatives of 'equivocation'.



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