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PREVARICATE

(verb)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Prevaricate.

How to pronounce prevaricate:

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Prevaricate - as a verb

Be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beat around the bushequivocatepaltertergiversate

Example Sentences

"He is known to prevaricate when confronted with difficult questions."
"The politician deliberately prevaricated during the interview."
"She has a tendency to prevaricate when discussing her personal life."
"The suspect tried to prevaricate and avoid answering the detective's questions."
"Don't prevaricate, just tell me the truth."
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Word Game Points

Is PREVARICATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prevaricate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PREVARICATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is PREVARICATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prevaricate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PREVARICATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is PREVARICATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prevaricate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PREVARICATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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