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prevaricate

To speak or act in an evasive, misleading way; to avoid giving a direct or truthful answer.

GRESAT

Example

When asked directly about the missing funds, the treasurer prevaricated, offering vague and contradictory explanations.

Synonyms

equivocatehedgedissembleevade

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