Prevaricate

//pɹɪˈvæɹɪkeɪt//

Word Type

Verb

The word "prevaricate" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

prevaricatest prevaricatingly prevarication prevaricator unprevaricating

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Context

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

misinform mislead

Related Terms

Related Terms

ambiguous astray collude defendant deviate direct informer lie prosecution sham transgress undertake waffle

Synonym Network

beat around bush

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