equivocation
noun
/əˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃn/
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/ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃn̩/
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/ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/
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- Expression susceptible of a double signification, possibly misleading
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quiproquo,
équivoque
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équivocité,
équivoque
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equivocal
adjective
/əˈkwɪvəkəl/
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/ɪˈkwɪvək(ə)l/
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- having several applicable significations
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ambigu,
équivoque,
incertain
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- capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters
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douteux,
équivoque,
incertain,
indéterminé
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équivoque
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equivocality
noun
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- quality of being equivocal
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ambiguïté
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equivocate
verb
/ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/
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- to express one's opinions in terms which admit of different senses, with intent to deceive
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feinter
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