weaseled

weasel

verb

{bc}to use weasel words {bc}{sx|equivocate||}

weasel into

phrasal verb

{bc}to get into (a place or situation) by being dishonest, by persuading someone in a clever way, etc.

weasel out of

phrasal verb

{bc}to avoid doing (something) by being dishonest, by persuading someone in a clever way, etc.