equivocation
UK/i.kwivә'keiʃәn/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
The use of ambiguous language to mislead or avoid a clear answer.
模棱两可，含糊其辞
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedequi- (equal) + voc (voice) + -ation = "speaking with equal voices" — deliberately using words that can mean two things, so you never commit to one. The act of equivocating.
Root voc still carries 54 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
His answer was pure equivocation, dodging every direct question.
- 2.
Voters grew tired of the candidate's constant equivocation.