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equivocating

/ɪˈkwɪvəkeɪtɪŋ/

/ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪtɪŋ/

equivocatingnoun

/ɪˈkwɪvəkeɪtɪŋ/

/ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪtɪŋ/

Gerundial noun meaning the act or practice of speaking ambiguously.

Translations

équivoqueTerme courant pour l’ambiguïté volontaire ou le fait de parler de façon détournée.

Constant equivocating during the debate frustrated the viewers.

L’équivoque constante pendant le débat a agacé les spectateurs.

Additional translations

ambiguïtéPlus général; employé quand l’idée de manque de précision ou de clarté domine.

Definitions

The act or practice of using ambiguous language to conceal the truth or avoid commitment.

Constant equivocating during the debate frustrated the viewers.

Synonyms

equivocatingadjective

more equivocating

Comp.

most equivocating

Super.

/ɪˈkwɪvəkeɪtɪŋ/

/ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪtɪŋ/

Translations

évasifQui évite de s’engager clairement; se dit surtout d’une réponse, d’un discours ou d’une attitude.

The equivocating politician dodged the question, leaving the audience unsure of his true stance.

Le politicien évasif a esquivé la question, laissant le public dans l’incertitude quant à sa position réelle.

Additional translations

ambiguSens plus général, lorsque l’idée d’ambiguïté ou de manque de clarté prime.

Definitions

Tending to use ambiguous language to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.

The equivocating politician dodged the question, leaving the audience unsure of his true stance.

Synonyms

equivocateverb

equivocating

ing-form

equivocated

Past Simple

equivocated

Past Participle

equivocating

ing-form

/ɪˈkwɪvəkeɪt/

/ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/

Translations

équivoquerSurtout littéraire ou soutenu; s’emploie pour parler d’une formulation volontairement ambiguë ou évasive.

The politician tended to equivocate when asked about his stance on controversial issues.

Le politicien avait tendance à équivoquer lorsqu’on l’interrogeait sur sa position concernant des questions controversées.

Additional translations

éluderPour l’idée d’éviter une réponse directe ou de se dérober à une question.

Definitions

To use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.

The politician tended to equivocate when asked about his stance on controversial issues.

Rare. To express or state (something) in deliberately ambiguous or evasive terms.

The spokesperson equivocated the company’s future plans, leaving investors uncertain.

Synonyms

hedge

prevaricate

beat around the bush

be ambiguous

evade

dodge