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prevaricate in German

prevaricate in German is Ausflüchte machen, ausweichen — prevaricate means to deviate, transgress; to go astray (from).

prevaricate in German

Ausflüchte machen
verb
(intransitive) To speak or act in a manner that is intentionally ambiguous or evasive; equivocate.
ausweichen
verb
(intransitive) To speak or act in a manner that is intentionally ambiguous or evasive; equivocate.

What does "prevaricate" mean?

  1. verb To deviate, transgress; to go astray (from).
  2. verb To speak or act in a manner that is intentionally ambiguous or evasive; equivocate.
  3. verb To collude, as where an informer colludes with the defendant, and makes a sham prosecution.
  4. verb To undertake something falsely and deceitfully, with the purpose of defeating or destroying it.
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What is "prevaricate" in German?

"prevaricate" in German is Ausflüchte machen, ausweichen. prevaricate means: To deviate, transgress; to go astray (from).

Are there other ways to say "prevaricate" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "prevaricate": Ausflüchte machen, ausweichen.

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