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prevaricate

/prɪˈværɪkeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does prevaricate mean?

verb

To speak or act in an evasive or deceitful way, typically by giving indirect or ambiguous answers to questions.

Example

"The politician was accused of prevaricating about the true state of the economy."

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