equivocator

e·quiv·o·cate

E0192900 (ĭ-kwĭv′ə-kāt′)intr.v. e·quiv·o·cat·ed, e·quiv·o·cat·ing, e·quiv·o·cates 1. To use equivocal language in an attempt to mislead. See Synonyms at lie².2. To speak or write in an indecisive or noncommittal manner.

[Middle English equivocaten, from Medieval Latin aequivocāre, aequivocāt-, from Late Latin aequivocus, equivocal; see equivocal.]

e·quiv′o·ca′tor n.

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Noun

equivocator - a respondent who avoids giving a clear direct answerhedger, tergiversatoranswerer, responder, respondent - someone who responds

equivocator

Related to equivocator: equivoque

noun

Synonyms for equivocator

noun a respondent who avoids giving a clear direct answer

Synonyms

hedger
tergiversator

Related Words

answerer
responder
respondent

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