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equivocate

/ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/

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verb

sich ausweichend ausdrücken, ausflüchten

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. "

Der Politiker versuchte, sich zu seiner Haltung zur neuen Steuer auszuweichen, in der Hoffnung, keine Wähler zu verärgern.

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verb

Ausflüchte machen, sich winden

To render equivocal or ambiguous.

Examples :

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

Der Politiker neigte dazu, sich bei kontroversen Themen auszuwinden und vage Antworten zu geben, um niemanden zu verärgern.

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