Equivocate Synonyms and Antonyms

ĭ-kwĭvə-kāt
To stray from truthfulness or sincerity
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. prevaricate
  2. palter
  3. hedge
  4. dodge
  5. beat-around-the-bush
  6. tergiversate
  7. shuffle
Antonyms:
  1. face
  2. meet
  3. speak on
To use equivocal language to deceive someone or avoid committing oneself to a position.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. lie

Words Related to Equivocate

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Equivocate Sentence Examples

  • Sean continued to equivocate when the FBI persisted in their questioning.

  • I wish he wouldn't equivocate about this issue and instead give me a straight answer.

  • As was his habit, he would only equivocate about the topic.

  • Pleae don't equivocate about this topic, we need to make a plan.

  • She won't do anything but equivocate about her plans for next weekend.

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