weasel word
Example Sentences
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Rodgers and others have deployed “influence” as a weasel word, meant to deflect attention from, shade or soften the unambiguous meanings of “rule,” “reign,” “govern” and “dominion.”
From Salon • Nov. 12, 2023
Why use a wishy-washy weasel word such as “baseless”? Call his claims what they are: false.
From Washington Post • Jan. 22, 2021
This seems appropriate because “militia” is very much a weasel word.
From The Guardian • Oct. 10, 2020
“Comity” has become a nostalgic weasel word, but you can’t help but be struck by it in the 1973 proceedings.
From New York Times • Nov. 12, 2019
"It is unlikely I could get through a confirmation hearing because I would not weasel word."
From Scientific American • Feb. 14, 2018
