Equivocate

[ɪ'kwɪvəkeɪt]

Definition

(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.

(v. t.) To render equivocal or ambiguous.

Editor: Shelton

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. n. Quibble, shuffle, dodge, palter, PREVARICATE, evade the truth, use equivocal expressions (for the sake of deception).

Edited by Bradley