Word of the day, Equivocation Our word of the day from The Arbiter is Equivocation Meaning of equivocation The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth, mislead, or avoid committing to a clear stance. It often involves using words with multiple meanings to create confusion or deception. Synonyms for equivocation -Prevarication -Evasion -Deception READ ALSO: Word of the day, Austerities Pronunciation of equivocation ih-kwiv-uh-KAY-shun Example There is a tendency to either support this matter outright or oppose it without equivocation, as the issue is as clear as day.