verb
- used ambiguous language to avoid committing to a position or to mislead
Usage: past tense of equivocate
Examples
- The politician equivocated when asked about his stance on taxes.
- She equivocated during the interview to avoid revealing company secrets.
- The witness equivocated under cross-examination.
- He equivocated about his whereabouts that evening.
- The CEO equivocated when shareholders demanded answers.
- Rather than give a direct answer, she equivocated with vague statements.