intr.v. e·quiv·o·cat·ed, e·quiv·o·cat·ing, e·quiv·o·cates 1. To use equivocal language in an attempt to mislead. See Synonyms at lie2. 2. To speak or write in an indecisive or noncommittal manner. [Middle English equivocaten, from Medieval Latin aequivocāre, aequivocāt-, from Late Latin aequivocus, equivocal; see EQUIVOCAL.] e·quivo·ca′tor n. |
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