Equivocate

verb

/ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.verbTo 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.

2.verbTo render equivocal or ambiguous.

Synonyms

adumbrate dodge evade prevaricate quibble shuffle tergiversate palter riddle punt boggle hover

Rhymes With

elucidate articulate desolate facilitate profligate explicate deliberate delineate

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