prevaricate

In lang=en terms the difference between prevaricate and vacillate

is that prevaricate is to shift or turn from direct speech or behaviour; to evade the truth; to waffle or be (intentionally) ambiguous while vacillate is to swing indecisively from one course of action or opinion to another.

As verbs the difference between prevaricate and vacillate

is that prevaricate is (transitive|intransitive|obsolete) to deviate, transgress; to go astray (from) while vacillate is to sway unsteadily from one side to the other; oscillate.

In legal|lang=en terms the difference between waiver and prevaricate

is that waiver is (legal) a legal document releasing some requirement, such as waiving a right (giving it up) or a waiver of liability (agreeing to hold someone blameless) also used for such a form even before it is filled out and signed while prevaricate is (legal) to collude, as where an informer colludes with the defendant, and makes a sham prosecution.

As verbs the difference between waiver and prevaricate

is that waiver is while prevaricate is (transitive|intransitive|obsolete) to deviate, transgress; to go astray (from).

As a noun waiver

is the act of waiving, or not insisting on, some right, claim, or privilege.

In lang=en terms the difference between prevaricate and distort

is that prevaricate is to shift or turn from direct speech or behaviour; to evade the truth; to waffle or be (intentionally) ambiguous while distort is to give a false or misleading account of.

As verbs the difference between prevaricate and distort

is that prevaricate is (transitive|intransitive|obsolete) to deviate, transgress; to go astray (from) while distort is to bring something out of shape.

As an adjective distort is

(obsolete) distorted; misshapen.

As a verb prevaricate

is (transitive|intransitive|obsolete) to deviate, transgress; to go astray (from).

As an adjective undefined is

lacking a definition or value.

As a verb prevaricate

is (transitive|intransitive|obsolete) to deviate, transgress; to go astray (from).

As a noun circumlocution is

a roundabout or indirect way of speaking; the use of more words than necessary to express an idea.

In lang=en terms the difference between waver and prevaricate

is that waver is to be indecisive between choices; to feel or show doubt or indecision; to vacillate while prevaricate is to shift or turn from direct speech or behaviour; to evade the truth; to waffle or be (intentionally) ambiguous.

As verbs the difference between waver and prevaricate

is that waver is to sway back and forth; to totter or reel while prevaricate is (transitive|intransitive|obsolete) to deviate, transgress; to go astray (from).

As a noun waver

is an act of wavering, vacillating, etc.

As verbs the difference between prevaricate and mislead

is that prevaricate is (transitive|intransitive|obsolete) to deviate, transgress; to go astray (from) while mislead is (literally) to lead astray, in a false direction.

As a verb prevaricate

is (transitive|intransitive|obsolete) to deviate, transgress; to go astray (from).

As an adjective connivant is

(botany) having the ends inclined towards each other.

As a verb prevaricate

is (transitive|intransitive|obsolete) to deviate, transgress; to go astray (from).

As a noun connivance is

the process of conniving.

In lang=en terms the difference between prevaricate and dissimulate

is that prevaricate is to shift or turn from direct speech or behaviour; to evade the truth; to waffle or be (intentionally) ambiguous while dissimulate is to hide or disguise by adopting a false appearance.

As verbs the difference between prevaricate and dissimulate

is that prevaricate is (transitive|intransitive|obsolete) to deviate, transgress; to go astray (from) while dissimulate is to practise deception by concealment or omission or by feigning a false appearance.

As an adjective dissimulate is

feigning; simulating; pretending.