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equivocate

/ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/

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verb

راوغ، تفادى

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.

Examples :

"The politician tried to equivocate about his stance on the new tax, hoping to avoid upsetting any voters. "

حاول السياسي أن يراوغ بشأن موقفه من الضريبة الجديدة، على أمل تجنب إزعاج أي ناخب.

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verb

راوغ، تهرب

To render equivocal or ambiguous.

Examples :

"The politician tended to equivocate on controversial issues, giving vague answers to avoid upsetting anyone. "

كان السياسي يميل إلى المراوغة بشأن القضايا المثيرة للجدل، مع إعطاء إجابات غامضة لتجنب إزعاج أي شخص.

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