1. indirect or roundabout methods, approaches, or ways of doing something
Usage: plural form of indirection
2. deceptive or dishonest practices; acts of being misleading
Usage: often implies deliberate deception

Examples

• The politician’s indirections made it difficult to understand his true position.
• She grew tired of his constant indirections and demanded a straight answer.
• The novel is full of narrative indirections that keep readers guessing.
• His business dealings involved various indirections to avoid taxes.
• The teacher discouraged indirections in student essays, preferring clear arguments.
• Through subtle indirections, she managed to change the subject.
• The detective saw through the suspect’s indirections during questioning.