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doublespeak

/ˈdʌbəlspiːk/ noun · British & US
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What does doublespeak mean?

noun

Language that is intentionally ambiguous or misleading, often used by politicians or advertisers to conceal the truth or to make something sound more appealing than it actually is.

Example

"The politician's doublespeak about the economy was criticized by the opposition party."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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