prevaricates

[US]/prɪˈværɪkeɪts/
[UK]/prɪˈverɪkeɪts/

Translation

v.to speak or act in an evasive way

Phrases & Collocations

he prevaricates often

she prevaricates constantly

they prevaricates frequently

prevaricates to avoid

he prevaricates skillfully

prevaricates when questioned

prevaricates to mislead

Example Sentences

he often prevaricates when asked about his plans.

politicians sometimes prevaricate to avoid difficult questions.

she prevaricates instead of giving a straight answer.

when confronted with evidence, he tends to prevaricate.

it's frustrating when he prevaricates about his responsibilities.

she prevaricates to protect her friend's feelings.

he prevaricates in his speeches to keep the audience engaged.

instead of admitting his mistake, he prevaricates.

her tendency to prevaricate makes it hard to trust her.

to avoid confrontation, he often prevaricates.

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