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circumlocution
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circumlocution
noun
/ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/
circumference
circumnavigate
Meaning
the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly
Example Sentences
The politician's speech was filled with
circumlocution
.
Synonyms
wordiness, verbosity, periphrasis, redundancy
Antonyms
conciseness, brevity, directness
Collocations
political circumlocution, filled with circumlocution, avoid circumlocution
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