Equivocate
Verbटालमटोल करना, अस्पष्ट बोलना
Definition
To use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.
Contextual Sentence: "During the parliamentary debate, the minister was accused of equivocating on the question of fuel price hikes rather than giving a straight answer."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Break it as 'Equi' (equal) + 'vocate' (voice) — giving equal weight to both sides of an argument to avoid taking a clear stand.
Synonyms
prevaricate
evade
hedge
shuffle
Antonyms
clarify
direct
frankness
forthright