equivocation
[/ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: equivocations / equivocações
equivocação
1. The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself to a particular position; deliberate evasion or ambiguity in speech
The politician's equivocation on the tax issue frustrated voters who wanted a clear answer.
A equivocação do político sobre a questão fiscal frustrou os eleitores que queriam uma resposta clara.
2. A statement that is deliberately ambiguous or misleading; an evasive reply
His response was full of equivocations that didn't address the real problem.
Sua resposta estava repleta de equivocações que não abordavam o problema real.
3. The quality of being equivocal; ambiguity in meaning or expression
There was no equivocation in her voice when she stated her position.
Não havia equivocação em sua voz quando ela declarou sua posição.
NYC Slang
dodge; beat around the bush
Related Idioms & Phrases
without equivocation - sem equivocação / sem rodeios
to speak without equivocation - falar sem rodeios / ser direto
to resort to equivocation - recorrer a equivocações
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