Equivocator

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.

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

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e·quivo·cator n.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

equivocator - a respondent who avoids giving a clear direct answer hedger, tergiversator answerer, responder, respondent - someone who responds