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respondent vs equivocator

equivocator vs respondent

respondent and equivocator both are nouns.

respondent is an adjective but equivocator is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
respondent Yes Yes No No
equivocator Yes No No No
As nouns, equivocator is a hyponym of respondent; that is, equivocator is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than respondent:
  • respondent: someone who responds
  • equivocator: a respondent who avoids giving a clear direct answer
Other hyponyms of respondent include assenter, hedger, tergiversator, interviewee, examinee, testee.
respondent (noun) equivocator (noun)
someone who responds a respondent who avoids giving a clear direct answer
the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent
respondent (adjective) equivocator (adjective)
replying
Difference between respondent and equivocator

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