hedger vs equivocator

hedger and equivocator both are nouns.

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

As nouns, hedger and equivocator are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of hedger include tergiversator.

hedger (noun)	equivocator (noun)
a gardener who takes care of and trims hedges	a respondent who avoids giving a clear direct answer
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