Definition of equivocation

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • equivocation is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 26
  • equivocation is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 26
  • equivocation is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 30

Definition of equivocation


  • a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. evasion
  • intentionally vague or ambiguous (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. evasiveness
    2. prevarication
  • falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. tergiversation

See definition of equivocation in Merriam Webster