equivoque

Example:The politician's response was filled with ambiguity, causing confusion among the reporters.

Definition:The condition of being open to more than one interpretation; uncertainty.

Example:He used a lie, or rather an equivocation, to avoid confessing the truth.

Definition:A false statement made with the intent to deceive.

Example:The detective used a riddle, or equivocation, to test the honesty of the witness.

Definition:A question or problem intended to start thought, often deliberately stated ambiguously or obscurely.