equivocate — to use ambiguous or unclear expressions in order to mislead or avoid committing oneself to a definite answer
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to use ambiguous or unclear expressions in order to mislead or avoid committing oneself to a definite answer
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈkwɪvəkeɪt/
Korean meaning: 명확한 답변을 피하기 위해 애매하거나 모호한 표현을 사용하다, 얼버무리다
Korean pronunciation: 이**퀴**버케이트
Example Sentences
- When his mom asked who ate the last cookie, Tommy equivocated: 'Well, someone was hungry, and cookies are meant to be eaten, right?'
- The CEO equivocated during the interview, giving vague answers about the company's financial troubles.
- Instead of simply saying 'I don't know,' he equivocated for ten minutes about the theoretical possibilities.
equivocate
VERB//ɪˈkwɪvəkeɪt//
to use ambiguous or unclear expressions in order to mislead or avoid committing oneself to a definite answer
a businessman in a suit gestures vaguely with his hands while speaking at a conference table. His facial expression shows a sly smile as he tilts his head and shrugs his shoulders evasively. The other meeting participants lean forward with confused and frustrated expressions on their faces. They exchange puzzled glances and scratch their heads as they try to understand his unclear responses. Some audience members frown while others look at each other with concern. someone using ambiguous expressions to mislead others and avoid giving definite answers
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From Latin aequivocus, meaning 'of equal voice' or 'ambiguous.' The word described speaking in a way that could be interpreted multiple ways, deliberately creating confusion.
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“When his mom asked who ate the last cookie, Tommy equivocated: 'Well, someone was hungry, and cookies are meant to be eaten, right?'”
“The CEO equivocated during the interview, giving vague answers about the company's financial troubles.”
“Instead of simply saying 'I don't know,' he equivocated for ten minutes about the theoretical possibilities.”
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