equivocate
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British pronunciation
/ɪkwˈɪvəkˌe‍ɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "equivocate"in English

to equivocate
01

to purposely speak in a way that is confusing and open to different interpretations, aiming to deceive others

example
Examples
The politician equivocated when asked about his stance on the new policy.
She tried to equivocate her response to avoid giving a direct answer.
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