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equivocate

The correct spelling is equivocate.

How to pronounce equivocate

/ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/
verb

IPA: /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. 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. 2.To render equivocal or ambiguous.

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