Prevaricate
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Prevaricate [pri-var-i-keyt]

VERB

VERB

  • To speak falsely.

  • To avoid telling the truth.

Example

“Jignesh was ready to prevaricate to save his friend Harish.” 

“Rahul has a habit to prevaricate in front of his parents, whenever he goes to party.” 

Synonyms

Belie, Con, Distort, Misguide, Dodge, Evade, Fib, Lie, Jibe, Invent

Antonyms

Confront, Face, Meet, Truth