Definition of equivocate Equivocate
/ɪkwɪˈvʌkejˌt/ - [ikwivukeyt] - e•quiv•o•cate
We found 7 definitions of equivocate from 5 different sources.
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What does equivocate mean?
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| equivocate - be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information | ||
| beat around the bush, tergiversate, prevaricate, palter | ||
| misinform, mislead give false or misleading information to | ||
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- equivocate (Verb)
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. - equivocate (Verb)
To render equivocal or ambiguous.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- equivocate (a.)
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. - equivocate (v. t.)
To render equivocal or ambiguous.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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equivocate
To use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment or in order to mislead.
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🔤- equivocate, verb, present, 1st person singular of equivocate (infinitive).
- equivocate, verb (infinitive).
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