equivocal (a)
ambiguous#4 (a)

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type a
lex_filenum 00
def open to two or more interpretations
def or of uncertain nature or significance
def or (often) intended to mislead
examples an equivocal statement
the polling had a complex and equivocal (or ambiguous) message for potential female candidates
the officer's equivocal behavior increased the victim's uneasiness
popularity is an equivocal crown
an equivocal response to an embarrassing question
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Also see ambiguous
Derivationally related form ambiguous → ambiguity; ambiguous → ambiguity
Derivationally related form equivocal → equivocalness
Antonym equivocal → unequivocal
Similar to double, forked; evasive; indeterminate
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Also see ambiguous
Similar to double, forked; evasive; indeterminate
Antonym unequivocal → equivocal
Derived from adjective equivocally → equivocal
Derivationally related form equivocalness → equivocal
Derivationally related form ambiguity → ambiguous; ambiguity → ambiguous

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