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equivocate

verb

To use ambiguous or evasive language to avoid a clear commitment.

Avoid a clear commitment

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hedge prevaricate evade palter tergiversate

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prevaricate

verb

To avoid being fully truthful by using evasive statements.

Evade the truth

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equivocate palter hedge evade dissemble

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temporize

verb

To delay a decision or action in order to gain time.

Delay to gain time

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stall delay procrastinate dally play for time

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