Equivocators

/ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪtərz/

द्विअर्थी/अस्पष्ट बात कहकर टालमटोल करने वाले (लोग)

Origin & History

From the verb 'equivocate', via Latin aequivocare ('to call by the same name; to use ambiguous language'), from aequus ('equal') + vocare ('to call').

यह 'equivocate' क्रिया से बना है; लैटिन aequivocare (‘एक ही नाम से पुकारना; द्विअर्थी/अस्पष्ट भाषा प्रयोग करना’) से, जो aequus (‘समान’) + vocare (‘पुकारना’) से मिलकर बना है।

Definition

Equivocators are people who evade the truth by speaking or writing in a deliberately unclear, ambiguous way, often to deceive or avoid responsibility.

Equivocators वे लोग होते हैं जो जानबूझकर अस्पष्ट/द्विअर्थी भाषा का प्रयोग करके सच से बचते हैं, अक्सर धोखा देने या जिम्मेदारी से बचने के लिए।

Parts of Speech

Noun (plural):
The committee grew tired of the equivocators who never gave a direct answer.
समिति उन टालमटोल करने वालों से ऊब गई जो कभी सीधा जवाब नहीं देते थे।

Usage Examples

In the press conference, the spokesperson sounded like one of the equivocators, avoiding a clear yes or no.
Equivocators often hide behind technical wording to mislead the public.
The judge warned the witnesses that equivocators could be held in contempt if they kept dodging questions.
The report exposed several equivocators who had claimed they were 'not aware' despite clear evidence.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Truth-tellers Straight-talkers Forthright people Plain speakers Candid communicators

Related Forms

Adjective
Adverb
Equivocally / Unequivocally

Idioms & Phrases

Equivocate on the issue
मुद्दे पर टालमटोल करना / द्विअर्थी बात करना
Speak out of both sides of one's mouth
दोहरी बात करना / दोगली बात करना
Talk in circles
घुमा-फिराकर बात करना / बात को गोल-गोल घुमाना