Equivocate vs Vocation - What's the difference?
equivocate | vocation |
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.
To render equivocal or ambiguous.
An inclination to undertake a certain kind of work, especially a religious career; often in response to a perceived summons; a calling.
An occupation for which a person is suited, trained or qualified.
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.equivocate
English
(Webster 1913)Alternative forms
* (archaic)Verb
(equivocat)- All that Garnet had to say for him was that he supposed he meant to equivocate . -.
- He equivocated his vow by a mental reservation. -.
