equivocator vs hedger

equivocator and hedger both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
equivocator	Yes	No	No	No
hedger	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, equivocator and hedger are synonyms defined as:

equivocator and hedger: a respondent who avoids giving a clear direct answer

Other synonyms of equivocator include tergiversator.

equivocator (noun)	hedger (noun)
a respondent who avoids giving a clear direct answer	a gardener who takes care of and trims hedges
	someone who counterbalances one transaction (as a bet) against another in order to protect against loss
	a respondent who avoids giving a clear direct answer