Weasel Word Synonyms

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Synonyms for Weasel Word

ambiguity
(Countable) Something, particulary words and sentences, that is open to more than one interpretation, explanation or meaning, if that meaning etc cannot be determined from its context.
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equivocation
The use of equivocal language.
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equivoque
An equivocal word or expression.
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euphemism
(Uncountable) The use of a word or phrase to replace another with one that is considered less offensive, blunt or vulgar than the word or phrase it replaces.
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hedge
(Finance) Contract or arrangement reducing one's exposure to risk (for example the risk of price movements or interest rate movements).
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prevarication
(Now rare) Deviation from what is right or correct; transgression, perversion.
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shuffle
(By extension, music) A rhythm commonly used in blues music. Consists of a series of triplet notes with the middle note missing, so that it sounds like a long note followed by a short note. Sounds like a walker dragging one foot.
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tergiversation
The act of abandoning something or someone, of changing sides; desertion; betrayal.
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waffle
(Chiefly Brit.) Wordy, vague, or indecisive talk or writing
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confusing statement
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confusing word
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dodge
A trick used in evading or cheating
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evasion
An evading; specif., an avoiding of a duty, question, etc. by deceit or cleverness
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misleading statement
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misleading word
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suppressio-veri
A misrepresentation of the truth by the omission or suppression of certain key facts; a lie of omission. Compare suggestio falsi.
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waffling
A repetitive speech or response to a question.
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equivocal saying
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clear
(Carpentry) Full extent; distance between extreme limits; especially; the distance between the nearest surfaces of two bodies, or the space between walls.
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