Doublespeak
(noun)
Language that deliberately obscures, disguises, distorts, or reverses the meaning of words.
Origin:
From the word "double" meaning two and "speak" meaning language, it is a term coined by george orwell in his novel 1984, which refers to language that deliberately obscures, disguises, distorts, or reverses the meaning of words.
Examples:
- Politicians are often accused of using doublespeak to avoid answering a question directly.
- The company's press release was full of doublespeak and it was difficult to understand their true intentions.
- The use of doublespeak makes it hard for citizens to make informed decisions.
- Doublespeak is often used to hide the truth or to manipulate people.
- The use of doublespeak can be seen as a form of manipulation and deceit.