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Use Of Intentionally Vague Language Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is EQUIVOCATION which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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99%12Exact Match!
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

39%5Intentionally vague statement
noun

• a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

• any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change

• an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement

verb

• avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

• hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge

• enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges

• minimize loss or risk

38%11 Someone who intentionally uses vague language to mislead
noun

• a respondent who avoids giving a clear direct answer

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The Guardian Quick20 May 2023 Down 8
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