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Equivocate Definition & Meaning

equivocate
verb
  1. be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information

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Frequently asked questions

What does equivocate mean?
be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information
What part of speech is equivocate?
Equivocate is a verb.

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