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prevarication

/prɪˌværɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does prevarication mean?

noun

The act of speaking or acting in a way that is intentionally misleading or deceptive, often by giving indirect or evasive answers.

Example

"The politician's prevarication about the economic crisis was exposed by the media."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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