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palter

verb

/ˈpɔːltər/

Meaning

to act insincerely or deceitfully; to equivocate or lie

He paltered when asked about his involvement in the deal.

equivocate, deceive, prevaricate, hedge

truth, honesty

palter with words, palter over promises

To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

to be disloyal to someone or reveal something in violation of trust

to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste

To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.

to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information

to go back over a path or route; to recall and repeat steps taken earlier