Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

equivocation

noun

/ˌekwəˈvākāSHən/

Definition

The act of using ambiguous or vague language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.

Examples

During the debate, his equivocation on important issues frustrated voters.
The politician’s equivocation made it difficult to understand his true stance on the law.

Meaning

Equivocation refers to a situation in which someone deliberately makes a statement that can be interpreted in more than one way, often to mislead or deceive.