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Doublespeak meaning

DUB-ul-speek · noun

Language that deliberately disguises, distorts, or reverses the meaning of words to mislead or confuse.

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Other meanings

Official or political language that hides unpleasant truths.

Use of euphemisms to soften harsh realities.

Communication that obscures the truth through ambiguity or vagueness.

Often used to describe deceptive or manipulative language in politics and media.

Examples

The politician's speech was full of doublespeak to hide the truth.

Companies sometimes use doublespeak to make their policies sound better than they are.

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