verb🔗ShareÉvoquer, user d'équivoquesTo 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."The politician tried to equivocate about his stance on the new tax, hoping to avoid upsetting any voters. "Le politicien a essayé d'évoquer sa position sur la nouvelle taxe, espérant ne froisser aucun électeur.languagecommunicationwordphilosophymorallogicpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉvoquer, tergiverserTo render equivocal or ambiguous."The politician tended to equivocate on controversial issues, giving vague answers to avoid upsetting anyone. "Le politicien avait tendance à tergiverser sur les questions controversées, donnant des réponses vagues pour éviter de contrarier qui que ce soit.communicationlanguagephilosophywordpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading