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Equivocate
/ɪˈkwɪv.ə.keɪt/ verb mediumTo use vague or ambiguous language deliberately in order to avoid committing to a clear position.
When asked directly if he supported the bill, the senator equivocated, giving three different vague answers.
Memory Trick
'Equi-' (equal) plus 'voc' (voice, as in 'vocal') — to equivocate is to give two different meanings equal voice at once, so no one can pin you down to either.