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equivocator

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun equivocator has 1 sense
  1. hedger, equivocator - a respondent who avoids giving a clear direct answer
    --1 is a kind of respondent, responder, answerer
    Derived form: verb equivocate1

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Equivocator

Description

An equivocator is a person who deliberately uses vague or ambiguous language to deceive or withhold information. They often avoid giving direct answers to questions, making it difficult for others to ascertain the truth.

Examples

Noun:

1. The politician was known as a master equivocator, skillfully dancing around questions without revealing any concrete information.

2. The equivocator managed to confuse the investigators with his convoluted statements, making it challenging to uncover the truth.

Verb:

1. The witness equivocated when asked about her whereabouts on the night of the crime, leading the detectives to believe she might be hiding something.

2. The suspect equivocated during the interrogation, attempting to cast doubt on his own involvement in the burglary.

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