equivocation
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/ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃn/
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/ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃn/
when someone talks in a way that is intentionally not clear, trying to hide the truth or avoid making a choice
Her speech was filled with equivocation when asked about the company's future.