equate 
/ɪˈkweɪt/ verb
equates; equat·ed; equat·ing /ɪˈkweɪt/ verb [+ obj] : to say or think that (two things) are equal or the same
▪ You shouldn't equate those two things. — often + with or and ▪ He equates disagreement with/and disloyalty. ▪ You shouldn't equate material wealth with happiness.
▪ You shouldn't equate those two things. — often + with or and ▪ He equates disagreement with/and disloyalty. ▪ You shouldn't equate material wealth with happiness.
equate to [phrasal verb]
equate to (something) : to be the same as or similar to (something)
▪ Disagreement doesn't equate to [=equal] disloyalty.
▪ Disagreement doesn't equate to [=equal] disloyalty.
