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equivocally

[/ɪˈkwɪvəkəli/]
adverb
equivocamente
1. In a manner that is open to more than one interpretation; ambiguously
He responded equivocally to the question about his involvement.
Ele respondeu equivocamente à pergunta sobre seu envolvimento.
2. In a way that is deliberately unclear or evasive
The politician spoke equivocally about her future plans.
A política falou de forma equívoca sobre seus planos futuros.
3. With double meaning or dubious significance
The evidence pointed equivocally to his guilt.
A evidência apontava de forma ambígua para sua culpa.
Synonyms
ambiguouslyevasivelyunclearlyvaguelyobliquelyindirectly
Antonyms
clearlyunequivocallyexplicitlydirectlyunambiguouslyplainly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
equivocamente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
equivocamente
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
equivocamente
Standard usage
Portugal
equivocamente
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak in equivocal terms
give an equivocal answer
equivocal evidence
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