Translation

言葉を濁す / 曖昧に答える / はぐらかす

Meaning

Equivocate means to speak in a deliberately unclear or ambiguous way, often to avoid telling the truth or committing to a position. It is more critical than hesitate.

Examples

• 大臣は辞任するかどうかを聞かれて、言葉を濁しました。
  The minister equivocated when asked whether he would resign.
• 証人は明確なはい、いいえの代わりに曖昧に答え続けました。
  The witness kept equivocating instead of giving a clear yes or no.