equivocates

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third-person singular of equivocate
equivocate
to use words of double meaning
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{v} to speak doubly, shuffle, waver
equivocate
To use words of equivocal or doubtful signification; to express one's opinions in terms which admit of different senses, with intent to deceive; to use ambiguous expressions with a view to mislead; as, to equivocate is the work of duplicity
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To render equivocal or ambiguous
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{f} be ambiguous, prevaricate, use words with double meanings (especially with intent to deceive)
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be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information
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When someone equivocates, they deliberately use vague language in order to deceive people or to avoid speaking the truth. He is equivocating a lot about what is going to happen if and when there are elections He had asked her once again about her finances. And again she had equivocated. + equivocation equivo·ca·tion Why doesn't the President say so without equivocation?. to avoid giving a clear or direct answer to a question
equivocate
To use words of equivocal or doubtful signification; to express ones opinions in terms which admit of different senses, with intent to deceive; to use ambiguous expressions with a view to mislead; as, to equivocate is the work of duplicity
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