doublespeak
Aussprache: [ˈdʌbəlˌspiːk]
Wort
Kontext: „communication“
(noun) a way of speaking that makes things sound better than they really are or hides the truth. It's like when someone uses fancy words to confuse others instead of being clear about what's really happening.
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The politician's promises were full of doublespeak, making it hard to understand his real intentions.
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She was straightforward and never used doublespeak to make her points.
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Can you recognize doublespeak when you hear it in a speech?
Kontext: „persuasion“
(noun) a type of language that avoids direct honesty and is often used to make something bad seem acceptable. It's like when someone says 'downsizing' instead of 'firing people' to make it sound nicer.
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In his ads, the company only used doublespeak to promote their product safely.
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The report was very clear and did not rely on doublespeak to mislead anyone.
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Why do some people use doublespeak instead of being honest?
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