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Equivocate

Definition

(formal) To use ambiguous or evasive language, especially in order to avoid committing oneself or to conceal the truth. Often used in contexts of politics, diplomacy, or formal debate.

Example Sentences

1The politician's response to the question was seen as an attempt to equivocate, rather than provide a clear answer.
2Does the use of technical jargon in academic writing sometimes serve as a means to equivocate, rather than to communicate complex ideas?
3The diplomat's statement was criticized for its tendency to equivocate on the issue of human rights.
4Avoid equivocating in your thesis; state your argument clearly and acknowledge potential counterarguments.
5There is a fine line between nuanced argumentation and deliberate equivocation in philosophical debates.

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