What is "hedging" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "hedging": any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change

Noun

Meaning of "hedging": an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement

Noun

Synonyms:

sidestep, fudge, waffle, pussyfoot, shuffle, temporize, equivocate, stonewall, tergiversate, evade, prevaricate, stall, flip-flop, quibble, duck, shuck, blow hot and cold, cop out, hem and haw, pass the buck, shilly-shally, jive, cop a plea, be noncommittal, beat around the bush, give the run around, run around, sit on the fence, tergiverse, cage, hinder, coop, fence, obstruct, girdle, immure, surround, corral, restrict, pen, edge, ring, confine, border, block, siege, hem in,

Antonyms:

confront, release, face, meet, release, aid, assist, center, confront, free, let go, help, promote, set free, face, meet,