equivoque
/ˈɛkwɪvoʊk/
noun
- An expression or statement that is deliberately unclear or has more than one possible meaning, often used to avoid giving a direct answer.
- His speech was full of equivoques, making it hard to tell what he actually promised.
- The politician's answer was an equivoque, leaving everyone unsure of his real position.
- She used an equivoque to avoid admitting she had forgotten the appointment.
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