verb

1. 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.

2. To render equivocal or ambiguous.

Synonyms: adumbrate, dodge, evade, prevaricate, quibble, shuffle