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equivocate

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e·quiv·o·cate  (-kwv-kt)
intr.v. e·quiv·o·cat·ed, e·quiv·o·cat·ing, e·quiv·o·cates
1. To use equivocal language intentionally.
2. To avoid making an explicit statement. See Synonyms at lie2.

[Middle English equivocaten, from Medieval Latin aequivocre, aequivoct-, from Late Latin aequivocus, equivocal; see equivocal.]

e·quivo·cator n.

equivocate
Verb
[-cating, -cated] to use vague or ambiguous language in order to deceive someone or to avoid telling the truth
equivocation n
equivocator n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.equivocate - be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information
misinform, mislead - give false or misleading information to
Translations
Spanish equivocate [ɪˈkwɪvəkeɪt] viandarse con ambigüedades
French equivocate [ɪˈkwɪvəkeɪt] viuser de faux-fuyants; éviter de répondre
German equivocate [ɪˈkwɪvəkeɪt] equivocal viausweichen, ausweichend antworten
Italian equivocate [ɪˈkwɪvəkeɪt] viesprimersi in modo equivoco

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Besides, to tell truth, whilst D'Artagnan was quite disposed to adopt a subtle course against the cunning of Aramis or the vanity of Porthos, he was ashamed to equivocate with Athos, true-hearted, open Athos.
 
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