Equivocation

Synonyms of equivocation

• evasion
• ambiguity
• prevarication

Antonyms of equivocation

• clarity
• honesty
• truthfulness

Collocations of equivocation

deliberate equivocation

Frequency: 70 %

Her deliberate equivocation only served to confuse the audience.

equivocation and deception

Frequency: 60 %

The politician's equivocation and deception were exposed during the investigation.

equivocation and evasion

Frequency: 50 %

His equivocation and evasion of the truth made it difficult to trust him.

equivocation and ambiguity

Frequency: 45 %

The equivocation and ambiguity in her statement left room for interpretation.

equivocation and uncertainty

Frequency: 40 %

The equivocation and uncertainty in his response only added to the confusion.

Idiomatic Expressions for equivocation

• Phrase: talk out of both sides of one's mouth
  Meaning: to say one thing to one person and something different to another, or to say one thing and do the opposite
  Usage: I can't trust him because he talks out of both sides of his mouth.