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What is another word for Paltered?

Pronunciation: [pˈɒltəd] (IPA)

Paltered is a word that means to deceive or be dishonest in speech or action. Synonyms for paltered include equivocate, prevaricate, deceive, lie, mislead, and dissemble. Equivocate means to use ambiguous language to avoid giving a clear answer or to be deliberately vague. Prevaricate refers to deviating from the truth or withholding information. Deceive is to cause someone to believe something that is not true, while lie is to intentionally give false information. Mislead means to give a wrong impression or direction. Dissemble is to conceal the truth or one's true motives. All these words can be used interchangeably with paltered, depending on the context and degree of dishonesty involved.
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They intrigued, they bribed, they bought, they cajoled, they Paltered, they threatened, they made unsparing use of money and of power, they employed every art to carry out high and national purposes which the most unscrupulous cabal could have used to secure the attainment of selfish and ignoble ends.
"A History of the Four Georges, Volume I (of 4)"
Justin McCarthy
"I have Paltered long enough with this matter.
"Hand and Ring"
Anna Katharine Green
But Burke's view of the constitution was a part of his belief with which he never Paltered, and on which he surrendered his judgment to no man.
"Burke"
John Morley

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