an expression of an idea so that more than one meaning is possible

uncertainty of meaning

the act of deceiving or being deceived

misleading; being dishonest

the process of avoiding something; an act, statement, excuse etc used to avoid something

escape, avoidance

a false or mistaken belief; false reasoning or argument

illusion, misconception

a lie (the usual word)

lie

(to make an) untrue statement (especially about something unimportant)

undetailed lie

the state of hesitating

waiting; uncertainty

a statement or conclusion that does not (seem to) have any connection to what was said or written before

fallacy

an attempt to avoid an honest answer by using a secondary or doubtful meaning of a word or phrase; to argue about small points or differences

objection, complaint

an odd act or behaviour

oddity of personality, way of doing something

something done in order to deceive or done to make a person appear ridiculous; a practical joke; a feat of skill with the hands

deceit