Definitions

1. verb

to speak or express oneself ambiguously or evasively, especially in order to avoid committing oneself to a particular position or course of action.

“The politician was accused of equivocating on the issue of taxes.”

2. verb

to speak ambiguously or unclearly, often in a way that is misleading or deceptive.

“The salesman was accused of equivocating about the price of the car.”

3. noun

the act or an instance of speaking or expressing oneself ambiguously or evasively.

“The politician’s equivocation on the issue was widely criticized.”