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Weasel words Words used to evade or retreat from a direct or forthright statement or position.
Something is claimed in such a way as to lead the information consumer to place more reliance upon it than is really warranted, for example:
'Our product x will last up to twice as long as other leading brands!'
(see also: qualifying expressions, Framing, critical thinking)
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