Equivocator (Noun)
Meaning
A respondent who avoids giving a clear direct answer.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The politician was accused of being an equivocator for dodging questions about her stance on the controversial issue.
- During the debate, the candidate's opponents labeled him an equivocator for his vague responses to their questions.
- The equivocator in the interview skillfully sidestepped every question about his company's financial troubles.
- Critics argued that the celebrity was an equivocator for refusing to give a clear answer about her involvement in the scandal.
- The equivocator's ambiguous responses during the deposition led to further investigation and scrutiny.