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Rareequivocate
The correct spelling is equivocate.
How to pronounce equivocate
/ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/
verbIPA: /ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/
Say it like: Ekw-ivo-cat-e
The correct spelling is equivocate. 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 wit…
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Definition
verb
- 1.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.
- 2.To render equivocal or ambiguous.
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