Equivocate (verb)

1. To be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in language, to avoid making a definite statement or commitment.
2. To be uncertain in one's actions or decisions.

Origin:

From latin aequivocus ("having several meanings, ambiguous"), from aequus ("equal") + vocare ("to call").

Examples:

1. He equivocated when asked about his plans for the future, not wanting to commit to anything.
2. The politician equivocated on the issue, not taking a clear stance on it.
3. He equivocated on the question whether he would run for office again.
4. She equivocated on her feelings for him, not wanting to hurt him.
5. The company's management equivocated on the question of whether to cut jobs or not.