equivocation

noun

How many syllables in equivocation?

There are 5 syllables in the word equivocation.

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Definition of equivocation:

equivocation (noun):: intentionally vague or ambiguous.; an ambiguous or deliberately evasive statement; cunning or deception used to dodge a question, duty, etc.; deliberate evasiveness in wording the use of ambiguous or equivocal language

Synonyms for equivocation:

ambiguity

ambiguousness

circumlocution

double talk

doubtfulness

equivocalness

evasion

evasiveness

hedging

prevarication

quibbling

shuffle

shuffling

tergiversation

untruthfulness

waffle

weasel words

Antonyms for equivocation:

accuracy

artlessness

bluffness

bluntness

candidness

candor

candour

certainty

conformity

confrontation

correction

directness

evidence

facing

fact

fairness

faithfulness

fidelity

forthrightness

frankness

good faith

guilelessness

honesty

honor

honour

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