Prevaricator

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Pronunciation: /prɪˈværɪˌkeɪtər/

Definitions of prevaricator

noun a person who speaks or acts in an evasive way; someone who avoids telling the truth

Example Sentences

A1 The prevaricator tried to avoid answering the question.

A2 She knew he was a prevaricator, always changing his story.

B1 The politician was known as a prevaricator, never giving a straight answer.

B2 The prevaricator was skilled at twisting the truth to suit his agenda.

C1 The prevaricator's manipulation of facts was evident to those who paid attention.

C2 The prevaricator's deceitful tactics were finally exposed by investigative journalists.

Examples of prevaricator in a Sentence

formal The witness was accused of being a prevaricator during the trial.

informal Don't believe a word that prevaricator says.

slang That guy is such a prevaricator, you can never trust him.

figurative His constant prevarication is like a tangled web of lies.

Grammatical Forms of prevaricator

past tense

prevaricated

plural

prevaricators

comparative

more prevaricating

superlative

most prevaricating

present tense

prevaricates

future tense

will prevaricate

perfect tense

has prevaricated

continuous tense

is prevaricating

singular

prevaricator

positive degree

prevaricator

infinitive

to prevaricate

gerund

prevaricating

participle

prevaricated

Origin and Evolution of prevaricator

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'prevaricator' originated from the Latin word 'praevaricat-' which means to straddle or walk crookedly.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'prevaricator' has evolved to mean someone who speaks or acts in an evasive or deceitful manner, deviating from the truth.