Definition of Equivocation
speech that is purposefully unclear and withholds information in order to deceive
Examples of Equivocation in a sentence
Using equivocation, the devious child said “I guess someone took it” when his mother asked him about the money the had stolen from her purse. 🔊
The dishonest car salesman was careful with his speech, using equivocation to con the buyers into thinking the van was a good car without actually lying. 🔊
With a hint of equivocation, the cheating boyfriend neglected to mention that he had another woman over when he told his girlfriend he “didn’t go out last night.” 🔊
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