evasion (n)
equivocation (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 10
def a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
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Hypernym misrepresentation, deceit, deception
Derivationally related form equivocation → equivocate
Hyponym circumlocution, indirect expression; doublespeak; hedge, hedging; quibble, quiddity, cavil
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Hyponym misrepresentation, deceit, deception
Hypernym circumlocution, indirect expression; doublespeak; hedge, hedging; quibble, quiddity, cavil
Derivationally related form equivocate → equivocation

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