Weasel word

noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounA word that negates or removes the meaning of the word it qualifies.

2.nounA word used to hedge a statement, for example to make it vague, equivocal or misleading.

3.verbTo use weasel words.

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