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:

  1. Politicians are often accused of using doublespeak to avoid answering a question directly.
  2. The company's press release was full of doublespeak and it was difficult to understand their true intentions.
  3. The use of doublespeak makes it hard for citizens to make informed decisions.
  4. Doublespeak is often used to hide the truth or to manipulate people.
  5. The use of doublespeak can be seen as a form of manipulation and deceit.
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