John C. Calhoun

I am utterly opposed to all equivocation or obscure expressions in our public acts. We are bound to say plainly what we mean to say. If we mean negotiation and compromise, let us say it distinctly and plainly instead of sending to the President a resolution on which he may put whatever interpretation he pleases.

American Statesman

Gad Saad

A proud and healthy society does not equivocate when it comes to stating clearly and unequivocally what it expects of its prospective immigrants. It is for immigrants to adapt to the host nation's values and never the other way around.

Canadian Scientist

Robert E. Lee

If a friend asks a favor, you should grant it if it is reasonable; if not, tell him plainly why you cannot: You will wrong him and wrong yourself by equivocation of any kind.

American General

Ephraim Mirvis

Holocaust denial, once the preserve of fringe conspiracy theorists, has mutated into Holocaust obfuscation, equivocation, and specious comparison on a larger scale than ever.

South African Clergyman

John Mulaney

You can't always see both sides of the story. Eventually, you have to pick a side and stick with it. No more equivocating. You have to commit.

American Comedian

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

It is high time that the Arab world's professed desire for peace is matched by responsible action, and not more of the same equivocation.

Canadian Businessman

Gavin Newsom

When Californians see something we truly believe in, we say so and act accordingly - without evasiveness or equivocation.

American Politician

William Lloyd Garrison

I am in earnest - I will not equivocate - I will not excuse - I will not retreat a single inch - and I will be heard!

American Journalist

Kevin de Leon

California Democrats - we fight on the front lines - we don't equivocate on the sidelines.

Richard Quest

There can be no equivocation. I am Jewish.

English Journalist

Equivocate is often used to escape making a firm decision or giving a straight answer.

Avoiding Commitment

Using 'equivocate' can imply dishonesty or lack of transparency, often viewed unfavorably.

Perceived Negatively

People equivocate to give answers that seem relevant but don't directly address the question.

Indirect Answers

Equivocating often involves giving vague answers that could be interpreted in multiple ways.

Ambiguity

People may equivocate when they feel pressured or prefer not to reveal their true thoughts.

Handling Pressure

Equivocate can be used to conceal the full truth without telling outright lies.

Concealing Truth

 is to promote human rights, and knowing the world as I do, I can tell you without any equivocation that the number one abuse of human rights on Earth is, strangely, not addressed quite often, is the abuse of women and girls.