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PREVARICATION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Prevarication.

Prevarication - as a noun

A statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lie3
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
falsehood16falsity13untruth10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Intentionally vague or ambiguous

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
equivocation26evasiveness17

The deliberate act of deviating from the truth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fabrication18lying9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
falsification21misrepresentation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Her prevarication and lack of transparency raised suspicions about her true intentions."
"The politician's prevarication during the debate made it difficult to trust his statements."
"The company's prevarication about the safety of their products led to a decline in customer confidence."
"His constant prevarication and inability to make decisions resulted in a stalled project."
"The lawyer's prevarication in court frustrated the judge and delayed the trial."
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Word Game Points

Is PREVARICATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prevarication is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PREVARICATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is PREVARICATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prevarication is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PREVARICATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is PREVARICATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prevarication is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PREVARICATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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