equivocal

1. having multiple meanings, used especially to purposefully decieve
2. undetermined

The vocabulary list had many equivocal words, making the test very confusing.
He purposefully used a equivocal word so I would be left questioning what he meant.

by <3RAWR<3 October 23, 2009

equivocate

To use ambiguous expressions to misleed to quibble.

The lawyer efficiently equivocated fluently and eschewed the question.

by Larstait November 15, 2003

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 26, 2021