equivocate

• Verbo usado para descrever o ato de empregar linguagem ambígua ou evasiva, especialmente para esconder a verdade ou evitar assumir compromissos.

A verb used to express the act of using ambiguous or evasive language, especially to conceal the truth or avoid commitment.

1. Use ambiguous languageC1formal

   To use ambiguous or unclear expressions, especially to avoid committing to a definite position or to deceive.

   Falar de forma ambígua

   • The politician equivocated when asked about the tax increase.
   • Instead of giving a straight answer, she equivocated.
   • He tends to equivocate on controversial topics.

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