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equivilate

To draw an equivalence between things that is inappropriate or false. Commonly used in media criticism, to describe a tendency of centrist writers to insist that Both Sides are bad or wrong, and a fear of simply stating the facts if that would make them seem "biased" towards the side that is aligned with reality.
If Republicans say that the Earth was flat, the newspapers would just equivilate and say, "Shape of Earth: Views Differ".
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Equivalate

1. Adjective:
Equal in value, amount, function, meaning, etc.

One hundred British pounds equivaltes to five hundred dirham (approx 2018)”
“Four glasses of wine equivalte to one whole bottle”

2. Noun:
A person or thing that is equal to or corresponds with another in value , amount, function, meaning, etc.

Synonyms: equivalent, alternative, counterpart, equal to.
“Four glasses of wine equivalate to one whole bottle
by Themakerofbrilliantwords September 16, 2018
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equivodate

The use of ambiguous or unclear expressions to mislead and secure social engagements.
He had the misleading user name Longstrokes believing it was better to equivodate than to not date at all.
by Queen of Irreverence October 22, 2011
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Equivocate

Using unclear or inexact wording to avoid giving oneself up and avoiding the truth.
She equivocated so well she managed to escape the scene with no repercussions.
by WhyAmIAroused August 25, 2021
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