Definitions

1. verb

to speak or express oneself ambiguously or evasively, especially in order to avoid committing oneself or to deceive others

“The politician equivocated about his stance on the issue.”

2. verb

to be uncertain or indecisive

“She equivocated about what to eat for dinner.”

3. noun

the act of speaking or expressing oneself ambiguously or evasively

“His equivocation about his past was suspicious.”