Describes a
political proclamation or other
linguistic act in which the
expressions used have the effect of hiding
the unpleasant realities actually being described. It goes beyond
euphemism; its
intention is not to avoid
hurt
feelings, but to deceive.
In recent times, many politicians have found the expression "for the children" to be useful in
creating double-talk.
Also known as: doubletalk, doublespeak, double-speak, doublethink, double-think.