Meaning Of The Word Equivocate

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Equivocate Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Equivocate?

equivocate
verb: When someone equivocates, they deliberately use vague language in order to deceive people or to avoid speaking the truth.

equivocate in American English
to use equivocal terms in order to deceive, mislead, hedge, etc.; be deliberately ambiguous
intransitive verb: to use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment or in order to mislead; prevaricate or hedge

equivocate in British English
verb: to use vague or ambiguous language, esp in order to avoid speaking directly or honestly; hedge

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