verb
- speaks or acts in an evasive way; avoids telling the truth directly
Usage: formal
Examples
- The witness prevaricates when asked about his whereabouts that night.
- She prevaricates whenever someone asks about her past.
- The politician prevaricates rather than giving a straight answer.
- He prevaricates to avoid admitting his mistake.
- The defendant prevaricates during cross-examination.
- When confronted with evidence, she prevaricates and changes the subject.