Equivocate
English Meaning
To use words of equivocal or doubtful signification; to express one's opinions in terms which admit of different senses, with intent to deceive; to use ambiguous expressions with a view to mislead; as, to equivocate is the work of duplicity.
- To use equivocal language intentionally.
- To avoid making an explicit statement. See Synonyms at lie2.