equivocating (Meaning)

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equivocating (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Equivocate

The politician skillfully avoided equivocating on the controversial issue, instead speaking in generalities to maintain a broad appeal.
As the debate progressed, the candidate equivocated on several key points, causing confusion and discontent among the audience.
The CEO's equivocating response to the financial scandal raised eyebrows among investors, leading to a decline in the company's stock value.
The witness's equivocal testimony made it difficult for the jury to determine the truth, resulting in a hung jury and a mistrial.
The doctor's equivocation on the patient's prognosis frustrated the family, leaving them uncertain about the course of treatment.
The diplomat's equivocal statement on the international conflict drew criticism from both sides, accusing him of playing both ends against the middle.
The politician came under fire for equivocating on the policy, promising one thing to one group of constituents and the opposite to another.
The professor's equivocal remarks during the lecture left the students bewildered, uncertain about the main points and conclusions.
The lawyer's attempt to equivocate on the facts of the case ultimately failed, as the judge saw through the tactic and ruled in favor of the opposing party.
The contract's equivocal language caused a dispute between the parties, leading to lengthy and costly litigation.

of Equivocate

duplicitous, posing, unreliable, hypocritical, insincere, unscrupulous, dissimulating, untrustworthy, evasive,pretending

veracious, outspoken, frank, veracious, open, plain, honest, direct, frank, direct

The politician skillfully avoided equivocating on the controversial issue, instead speaking in generalities to maintain a broad appeal.

As the debate progressed, the candidate equivocated on several key points, causing confusion and discontent among the audience.

The CEO's equivocating response to the financial scandal raised eyebrows among investors, leading to a decline in the company's stock value.

The witness's equivocal testimony made it difficult for the jury to determine the truth, resulting in a hung jury and a mistrial.