C2 noun /ˌtɜːdʒɪvərˈseɪʃən/
tergiversation
Ausflucht, Umschwenken
Meaning
Evasion of straightforward action or speech; changing sides or being inconsistent.
Example
The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters.
Die Tergiversation des Politikers frustrierte seine Anhänger.