Words Like EQUIVOCATE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to EQUIVOCATE.

3 Alternative Words Similar to equivocate

1 Tergiversate Verb      Synonym Words Like Tergiversate
2 Prevaricate Verb      Synonym Words Like Prevaricate
3 Palter Verb      Synonym Words Like Palter

1 examples of equivocate

1 to equivocate is the work of duplicity

9 definitions of equivocate

1 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.
2 To render equivocal or ambiguous.
3 be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information
4 To use equivocal language intentionally.
5 To avoid making an explicit statement. See Synonyms at lie2.
6 To use words of a doubtful signification; express one's opinions in terms which admit of different interpretations; specifically, to use ambiguous expressions with a view to mislead; prevaricate.
7 To render equivocal; render false or lying.
8 Having a double signification.
9 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.
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