equivˈocāte intransitive verb

To use equivocal or doubtful words in order to mislead or to avoid answering a question

equivocāˈtion noun

1. The use of equivocal or doubtful words
2. An instance of this
3. A fallacy caused by ambiguity (logic)

equivˈocātor noun

equivˈocatory adjective

Containing or characterized by equivocation

equivoke or equivoque /ekˈwi-vōk/ noun

1. An equivocal expression
2. Equivocation
3. A quibble
4. A pun