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(Entry 1 of 2)

as in hypocritical, dissembling

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equivocating

verb
present participle of equivocate

Synonyms of equivocating (Entry 2 of 2)

to avoid giving a definite answer or position
  • the candidate equivocated as long as he could on controversial issues

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“Equivocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equivocating. Accessed 25 Jan. 2022.

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