Meaning of the word prevarication in English
What does prevarication mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
prevarication
US /prɪˌver.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /prɪˌvær.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
Noun
the act of speaking or acting in an evasive way
Example:
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His constant prevarication made it difficult to trust anything he said.
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The politician's speech was full of prevarication, avoiding direct answers to the pressing questions.