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   Equivocate , 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. équivoquer. 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.
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   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.
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   Equivocate , v. t. To render equivocal or ambiguous.
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   He equivocated his vow by a mental reservation.
   Sir G. Buck.
   
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