equivocates

Verb

To avoid giving a clear or direct answer to a question, especially to hide the truth.

ریشه

Derived from the Latin 'aequivocus' meaning 'ambiguous', from 'aequus' (equal) + 'vocare' (to call).

مثال

• The politician equivocates when asked about his previous statements.
• She equivocates whenever the topic of her age comes up.
• He equivocates on the issue of climate change.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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