Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
equivocator
Noun
/ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪtəɹ/
Definition
A person who uses ambiguous language to conceal the truth or avoid committing to a position.
Examples
- In a heated debate, he was labeled an equivocator for dodging the tough questions.
- Politicians are often seen as equivocators, using language that can mean multiple things.
Meaning
Someone who speaks in a way that is deliberately vague, often to mislead or avoid giving a straight answer.
Synonyms
- prevaricator
- equivocal person
- glossar
- double-talker
