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equivocate

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﹒To use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.

﹒To hedge or prevaricate in order to mislead or avoid a direct answer.

Examples

﹒When asked about his involvement in the scandal, the politician began to equivocate rather than giving a direct answer.

﹒The witness tried to equivocate during the cross-examination, but the lawyer pressed for a clear 'yes' or 'no'.

﹒I wish you would stop trying to equivocate and simply tell me whether or not you support the new policy.

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