Equivocate has 8 synonyms. The top synonyms for equivocate are be untruthful, fib, lie flatly, mince the truth, mince words, speak falsely, tell a lie, wobble. Browse the full list below.
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What is a synonym for equivocate?
A common synonym for equivocate is be untruthful. Other synonyms include fib, lie flatly, mince the truth, mince words.
How many synonyms does equivocate have?
Equivocate has 8 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.
What does equivocate mean?
(v): 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 mislea
Definition of equivocate:
(v) :
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 render equivocal or ambiguous
"all that Garnet had to say for him was that he supposed he meant to equivocate. -Bp. Stillingfleet."
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Definition of equivocate:
(v) :
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 render equivocal or ambiguous
"all that Garnet had to say for him was that he supposed he meant to equivocate. -Bp. Stillingfleet."