1. a person who uses ambiguous language to avoid committing to a position or to mislead others

Examples

• The politician was known as an equivocator who never gave direct answers.
• Don’t be an equivocator when asked about your qualifications.
• The witness appeared to be an equivocator, giving vague responses to every question.
• As an equivocator, he managed to avoid taking sides in the heated debate.
• The lawyer accused the defendant of being an equivocator who twisted the truth.
• She grew tired of dealing with equivocators who wouldn’t commit to clear decisions.