🤥palter

verb
/ˈpɔːltər/

Meaning

to act insincerely or deceitfully; to equivocate or lie

Example Sentences

He paltered when asked about his involvement in the deal.

Synonyms

equivocate, deceive, prevaricate, hedge

Antonyms

truth, honesty

Collocations

palter with words, palter over promises

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