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adj. - Evasively worded in order to avoid an unqualified statement.

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Usage examples (37)
  • Noun : small fields separated by hedges. ,a hedge of stones
  • Verb (used without object) : He felt that he was speaking too boldly and began to hedge before they could contradict him
  • Mr. McCain hedged a bit: I have great admiration and respect for the Kennedy family.
  • Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's call hedged his strong backing of the result of Friday's vote.
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