equivocally
adjectiveHow to pronounce equivocally:
Definition of equivocally:
- equivocally (adjective):
- subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
Synonyms for equivocally:
ambiguously
circuitously
deceitfully
erroneously
evasively
fallaciously
falsely
hypocritically
indirectly
insincerely
mendaciously
untruthfully
Antonyms for equivocally:
bluntly
candidly
categorically
clearly
directly
explicitly
forthrightly
frankly
honestly
literally
matter-of-factly
openly
outspokenly
overtly
plainly
point-black
point-blank
sincerely
straight from the shoulder
straightforwardly
truthfully
unambiguously
unequivocally
unreservedly
without beating around the bush
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