What is another word for doubletalk?
Pronunciation: [dˈʌbə͡ltˌɔːk] (IPA) 
Doubletalk is a term used to describe ambiguous and misleading speech that avoids answering a question directly. Other synonyms for doubletalk that convey the same meaning include ambivalence, equivocation, and evasion. Ambivalence means being uncertain and using unclear language to avoid making a decision. Equivocation refers to using language that is deliberately vague and can be interpreted in different ways. Evasion means avoiding providing a clear response to a question by changing the subject or giving irrelevant information. All of these words share the common characteristic of being used to avoid giving a straight answer and can be used interchangeably with the word doubletalk.
