HedgingWordNet Explorer
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noun
an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement
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noun
a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
noun
any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change
Words in this synset: hedge
noun
defense against financial failure; financial independence
verb
minimize loss or risk
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verb
make small or insignificant
verb
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
verb
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something