equivocation vs hedge

equivocation and hedge both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
equivocation	Yes	No	No	No
hedge	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, hedge is a hyponym of equivocation; that is, hedge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than equivocation:

equivocation: a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
hedge: an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement

Other hyponyms of equivocation include circumlocution, indirect expression, doublespeak, hedging, cavil, quibble, quiddity.

equivocation (noun)	hedge (noun)
falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language	a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
intentionally vague or ambiguous	an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement
a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth	any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change

equivocation (verb)	hedge (verb)
	minimize loss or risk
	avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
	enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges
	hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge