AMPHIBOLOGY Synonyms
There are 4 synonyms of the word
amphibology.
(exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word amphibology. (close relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word amphibology. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for AMPHIBOLOGY
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| ambiguity | nounn | |||||||
noun • an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context • unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning | ||||||||
| equivocation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth • intentionally vague or ambiguous • falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language | ||||||||
| double entendre | nounn | |||||||
noun • an ambiguity with one interpretation that is indelicate | ||||||||
| amphiboly | nounn | |||||||
noun • an ambiguous grammatical construction; e.g., `they are flying planes' can mean either that someone is flying planes or that something is flying planes | ||||||||
Best Hypernyms For AMPHIBOLOGY
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
amphibology, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
ambiguity
equivocation
vagueness
