Thesaurus
prevaricate
Synonyms and Antonyms of prevaricate
to make a statement one knows to be untrue
- During the hearings the witness was willing to prevaricate in order to protect his friend.
Synonyms of prevaricate
Words Related to prevaricate
Near Antonyms of prevaricate
Synonym Discussion of prevaricate
lie, prevaricate, equivocate, palter, fib mean to tell an untruth. lie is the blunt term, imputing dishonesty.
-
- lied about where he had been
-
- during the hearings the witness did his best to prevaricate
-
- equivocated endlessly in an attempt to mislead her inquisitors
-
- a swindler paltering with his investors
-
- fibbed about the price of the new suit
Learn More about prevaricate
-
See words that rhyme with prevaricate Dictionary: Definition of prevaricate Spanish Central: Translation of prevaricate Nglish: Translation of prevaricate for Spanish speakers
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up prevaricate? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
