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Prevaricate

Definition

(formal) To speak or act in a way that is intentionally misleading or evasive, often to avoid telling the truth or to gain an advantage. Typically collocates with 'about', 'over', or 'regarding'.

Example Sentences

1The politician was accused of prevaricating about her involvement in the scandal during the televised debate.
2Is it possible to prevaricate without actually lying, or does the distinction rely on a false dichotomy?
3The company's CEO was found guilty of prevaricating over the financial reports, which led to a significant loss of investor confidence.
4Avoid prevaricating in your academic writing; state your thesis clearly and acknowledge potential counterarguments.
5There is a fine line between diplomatic tact and prevarication, and diplomats must navigate this distinction with care.

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