equivocate
Advanced/ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/
- verb
- To use expressions of double meaning in order to mislead
equivocate in a sentence
- “The politician refused to equivocate on her position, even if her plain speaking cost her votes.”
- “The applicant seemed to equivocate when we asked him about his last job.”
- “When asked about her tax plan, the candidate didn't equivocate.”
What does “equivocate” mean?
equivocate (verb) means to use expressions of double meaning in order to mislead. It is pronounced /ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "equivocate" mean?
- equivocate (verb) means: To use expressions of double meaning in order to mislead
- How do you pronounce "equivocate"?
- "equivocate" is pronounced /ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "equivocate" in a sentence?
- Here is "equivocate" used in a sentence: The politician refused to equivocate on her position, even if her plain speaking cost her votes.
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