Meaning Of The Word Prevaricate

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What's The Definition Of Prevaricate?

prevaricate
verb: If you prevaricate, you avoid giving a direct answer or making a firm decision.

prevaricate in American English
to turn aside from, or evade, the truth; equivocate
intransitive verb: to speak falsely or misleadingly; deliberately misstate or create an incorrect impression; lie

prevaricate in British English
verb: to speak or act falsely or evasively with intent to deceive

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