equivocation vs subterfuge

equivocation

noun
  • The use of expressions susceptible of a double signification, possibly intentionally and with the aim of misleading. 

  • A logical fallacy resulting from the use of multiple meanings of a single expression. 

subterfuge

noun
  • Deception; misrepresentation of the true nature of an activity. 

  • An indirect or deceptive device or stratagem; a blind. Refers especially to war and diplomatics. 

How often have the words equivocation and subterfuge occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )