equivocate

As a verb equivocate

is to use words of equivocal or doubtful signification; to express one's opinions in terms which admit of different senses, with intent to deceive; to use ambiguous expressions with a view to mislead; as, to equivocate is the work of duplicity.

As a noun vocation is

an inclination to undertake a certain kind of work, especially a religious career; often in response to a perceived summons; a calling.

As a noun equity

is value of some business.

As a verb equivocate is

to use words of equivocal or doubtful signification; to express one's opinions in terms which admit of different senses, with intent to deceive; to use ambiguous expressions with a view to mislead; as, to equivocate is the work of duplicity.

As verbs the difference between delineate and equivocate

is that delineate is to sketch out, draw or trace an outline while equivocate is to use words of equivocal or doubtful signification; to express one's opinions in terms which admit of different senses, with intent to deceive; to use ambiguous expressions with a view to mislead; as, to equivocate is the work of duplicity.

As verbs the difference between conflate and equivocate

is that conflate is to bring (things) together and fuse (them) into a single entity while equivocate is to use words of equivocal or doubtful signification; to express one's opinions in terms which admit of different senses, with intent to deceive; to use ambiguous expressions with a view to mislead; as, to equivocate is the work of duplicity.

As an adjective conflate

is combining elements from multiple versions of the same text.

As a noun conflate

is a conflate text, one which conflates multiple version of a text together.

As verbs the difference between equivocate and avoid

is that equivocate is to use words of equivocal or doubtful signification; to express one's opinions in terms which admit of different senses, with intent to deceive; to use ambiguous expressions with a view to mislead; as, to equivocate is the work of duplicity while avoid is to keep away from; to keep clear of; to endeavor not to meet; to shun; to abstain from.

As a verb equivocate

is to use words of equivocal or doubtful signification; to express one's opinions in terms which admit of different senses, with intent to deceive; to use ambiguous expressions with a view to mislead; as, to equivocate is the work of duplicity.

As a noun conflation is

(countable) a blowing or fusing together, as of many instruments in a concert, or of many fires in a foundry.

As a verb equivocate

is to use words of equivocal or doubtful signification; to express one's opinions in terms which admit of different senses, with intent to deceive; to use ambiguous expressions with a view to mislead; as, to equivocate is the work of duplicity.

As a noun deception is

disappointment.

As a verb equivocate

is to use words of equivocal or doubtful signification; to express one's opinions in terms which admit of different senses, with intent to deceive; to use ambiguous expressions with a view to mislead; as, to equivocate is the work of duplicity.

As a noun ambivalence is

the coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings (such as love and hate) towards a person, object or idea.

Cloak is a related term of equivocate.

As verbs the difference between cloak and equivocate

is that cloak is to cover as with a cloak while equivocate is to use words of equivocal or doubtful signification; to express one's opinions in terms which admit of different senses, with intent to deceive; to use ambiguous expressions with a view to mislead; as, to equivocate is the work of duplicity.

As a noun cloak

is a long outer garment worn over the shoulders covering the back; a cape, often with a hood.

Dissemble is a synonym of equivocate.

In lang=en terms the difference between dissemble and equivocate

is that dissemble is to falsely hide one's opinions or feelings while equivocate is to use words of equivocal or doubtful signification; to express one's opinions in terms which admit of different senses, with intent to deceive; to use ambiguous expressions with a view to mislead; as, to equivocate is the work of duplicity.

As verbs the difference between dissemble and equivocate

is that dissemble is to disguise or conceal something while equivocate is to use words of equivocal or doubtful signification; to express one's opinions in terms which admit of different senses, with intent to deceive; to use ambiguous expressions with a view to mislead; as, to equivocate is the work of duplicity.