He refused to equivocate on the issue, stating his position clearly.
equivocate about
Frequency:
65
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The politician continued to equivocate about his involvement in the scandal.
equivocate with
Frequency:
45
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She tried to equivocate with vague answers, but the interviewer pressed for specifics.
Idiomatic Expressions for equivocate
Phrase: equivocate with the truth
Meaning: to speak deceptively or misleadingly
Usage: The suspect equivocated with the truth during the interrogation.