Difference between Equivocate and Palter
What is the difference between Equivocate and Palter?
Equivocate as a verb is to use words of equivocal or doubtful signification; to express one's opinions in terms which admit of different senses, with intent to deceive; to use ambiguous expressions with a view to mislead; as, to equivocate is the work of duplicity. while Palter as a verb is to talk insincerely.
Equivocate
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To use words of equivocal or doubtful signification; to express one's opinions in terms which admit of different senses, with intent to deceive; to use ambiguous expressions with a view to mislead; as, to equivocate is the work of duplicity.
To render equivocal or ambiguous.
Palter
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To talk insincerely.To trifle.
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