Evasive language is a type of language that is used to avoid giving a direct answer or to mislead the listener. It is often referred to as doublespeak or DOUBLETALK. Doublespeak is a form of language that deliberately obscures, disguises, distorts, or reverses the meaning of words. DOUBLETALK is a form of evasive language that is used to confuse or deceive the listener. Both terms are used to describe language that is intentionally vague or ambiguous.