Definition of Equivocating

using vague information to avoid answering a question truthfully

Examples of Equivocating in a sentence

Instead of answering the question truthfully, the equivocating press secretary began to talk in circles.  🔊

Although he didn’t lie directly, the equivocating defendant gave vague answers to all of the questions asked of him while on the stand.  🔊

As he beat around the bush, Tristan’s equivocating irritated his wife who just wanted to know exactly how much he had spent buying a new boat.  🔊

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