amphibology

Noun

Meaning

A phrase, discourse, or proposition, susceptible of two interpretations; and hence, of uncertain meaning. It differs from equivocation, which arises from the twofold sense of a single term.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

amphiboly waffle ambiguity deception pun evasion delusion duplicity casuistry equivocation uncertainty paronomasia clench prevarication equivocalness
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Antonyms

faith accuracy facing trust confidence harmony
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Hypernyms

ambiguity

Derivatives

amphibologies

Close letter words and terms

amphibologia amphibological amphibologically amphibolous amphiboly amphiboreal