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Term: equivocate

Part of Speech: verb

Sense 1:

To use ambiguous language with the intention of deceiving or avoiding commitment.

Example sentence 1: The politician equivocated when asked about his stance on the controversial issue.

Example sentence 2: Don't equivocate with me; I need a straightforward answer.

Example sentence 3: The suspect equivocated during the interrogation, making it difficult for the investigators to establish the truth.

Sense 2:

To be deliberately vague or ambiguous.

Example sentence 1: The author's writing style often equivocates, leaving readers with multiple interpretations.

Example sentence 2: The advertisement purposely equivocates regarding the product's actual benefits.

Example sentence 3: His response equivocates on his involvement in the project, avoiding any clear statements.

Sense 3: (Local usage)

In certain regions, equivocate can also mean to use evasive techniques or obscure reasoning.

Example sentence 1: The lecturer equivocated by presenting convoluted arguments, confusing the audience.

Example sentence 2: Joe tends to equivocate when he's uncomfortable discussing his personal life.

Example sentence 3: The lawyer equivocated during cross-examination, trying to cast doubt on the witness's credibility.

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