verb
equivocate
Equivocate (verb) means to avoid giving a clear or straight answer, using words that could mean more than one thing in order to mislead someone.
verb
1
To avoid giving a clear or straight answer, using words that could mean more than one thing in order to mislead someone.
2
To make something unclear or open to more than one meaning.
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Etymology
From Late Middle English equivocaten, from Medieval Latin aequivocātus, perfect passive participle of aequivocō (“to be called by the same name”), from Late Latin aequivocus (“ambiguous, equivocal”). Compare French équivoque.
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What is the meaning of equivocate?
"equivocate" (verb) means to avoid giving a clear or straight answer, using words that could mean more than one thing in order to mislead someone.
What is another word for equivocate?
Other words for "equivocate" include prevaricate, tergiversate, palter.
What are the different meanings of equivocate?
"equivocate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To avoid giving a clear or straight answer, using words that could mean more than one thing in order to mislead someone; 2. To make something unclear or open to more than one meaning.
