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equivocator

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Strange but true: This self-proclaimed optimist worships at the altar of that ultimate equivocator Stephen Sondheim and is also a passionate devotee of Fred Rogers, the beloved children’s entertainer.

From New York Times Jul. 3, 2016

Ever the equivocator -- on a good day he can make Blanche Lincoln look decisive -- Pryor thinks the Pentagon shouldn't be rushed into making changes.

From Salon Dec. 2, 2010

Faith, here's an equivocator, that could swear in both the scales against either scale, who committed treason enough for God's sake, yet could not equivocate to heaven: O, come in, equivocator.

From Macbeth by Shakespeare, William

Last night, you sweet little equivocator, but not last day.

From Mary Barton by Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn

False equivocator that thou art!" said the King, presenting to the Prince a ring, "behold the signet of Ramorny, lost in the infamous affray!

From The Fair Maid of Perth Or, St. Valentine's Day by Scott, Walter, Sir