Synonyms: evasive
Definition: deliberately vague or ambiguous
Usage: his answers were brief, constrained and evasive; an evasive statement
Similar words: equivocal, ambiguous
Definition: open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
Usage: an equivocal statement; the polling had a complex and equivocal (or ambiguous) message for potential female candidates; the officer's equivocal behavior increased the victim's uneasiness; popularity is an equivocal crown; an equivocal response to an embarrassing question
Synonyms: evasive
Definition: avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger especially enemy fire
Usage: pilots are taught to take evasive action
Similar words: protective
Definition: intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
Usage: a protective covering; the use of protective masks and equipment; protective coatings; kept the drunken sailor in protective custody; animals with protective coloring; protective tariffs