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prevaricate
UK /pɹɪˈvaɹɪkeɪt/ US /pɹɪˈvæɹɪkeɪt/
verb 4
Definitions
verb
1
To deviate, transgress; to go astray (from).
2
To speak or act in a manner that is intentionally ambiguous or evasive; equivocate.
The people saw the politician prevaricate every day.
3
To collude, as where an informer colludes with the defendant, and makes a sham prosecution.
4
To undertake something falsely and deceitfully, with the purpose of defeating or destroying it.
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