Meaning

(transitive, intransitive, obsolete) To deviate, transgress; to go astray (from)..

Definitions by Sense

1. (transitive, intransitive, obsolete) To deviate, transgress; to go astray (from).
2. (intransitive) To speak or act in a manner that is intentionally ambiguous or evasive; equivocate.
3. (intransitive, law) To collude, as where an informer colludes with the defendant, and makes a sham prosecution.
4. (law, UK) To undertake something falsely and deceitfully, with the purpose of defeating or destroying it.

Example Sentences

The people saw the politician prevaricate every day.

Word Forms

• prevaricates
• prevaricating
• prevaricated
• prævaricate

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When Should You Use Prevaricate?

Use prevaricate when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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