Prevaricate Meaning in English & Hindi, Synonyms, Antonyms

Prevaricate – Verb

Prevaricate Meaning in English:

      • beat about the bush
      • hedge
      • fence

It means to speak or act in an evasive, misleading, or deceptive manner; to avoid giving a direct answer or to be ambiguous in response to a question or situation.

Prevaricate Meaning in Hindi:

      • टालमटोल करना
      • परिहार करना

Use of “Prevaricate” Word in Sentences, Examples

  • English: The politician tried to prevaricate when asked about his involvement in the scandal.
  • Hindi: राजनीतिज्ञ ने अपने अपराध में शामिल होने के बारे में पूछे जाने पर झूठा बोलने का प्रयास किया।
  • English: The witness seemed to prevaricate during cross-examination, making it difficult to ascertain the truth.
  • Hindi: गवाह को पर्स्तावना में झूठा बोलने का लगता था, जिससे सच्चाई का अनुमान लगाना कठिन हो गया।
  • English: Instead of providing a straightforward answer, the suspect chose to prevaricate, raising suspicions about his innocence.
  • Hindi: आरोपी ने सीधे जवाब देने की बजाय सनकने का चयन किया, जिससे उसकी निर्दोषता पर संदेह हुआ।

Synonyms of Prevaricate: equivocate, hedge, prevaricate, waffle, dissemble

Antonyms of Prevaricate: be honest, be truthful, be forthright, be candid

 

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