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(), v. i.[imp. & p. p.Equivocated (); p. pr. & vb. n.Equivocating.] [L. aequivocatus, p. p. of aequivocari to be called by the same name, fr. L. aequivocus: cf. F. quivoquer. See Equivocal, a.] To use words of equivocal or doubtful signification; to express one's opinions in terms which admit of different senses, with intent to deceive; to use ambiguous expressions with a view to mislead; as, to equivocate is the work of duplicity. All that Garnet had to say for him was that he supposed he meant to equivocate. Bp. Stillingfleet. Syn. -- To prevaricate; evade; shuffle; quibble. See Prevaricate. Equiv"ocate (), v. t.To render equivocal or ambiguous. He equivocated his vow by a mental reservation. Sir G. Buck. スポンサード リンク
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