prevaricates

Verb

Third person singular present tense of prevaricate: to speak or act in an evasive way; to deliberately avoid telling the truth or giving a direct answer

ریشه

From Latin 'praevaricatus', past participle of 'praevaricari' (to straddle, to act in collusion), from 'prae-' (before) + 'varicare' (to straddle)

مثال

• He often prevaricates when asked difficult questions.
• The politician prevaricates to avoid taking a clear stance on the issue.
• She prevaricates by using vague language.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Prevaricate on an issue Prevaricate about one's intentions