🤔tergiversation

noun
/ˌtɜːdʒɪvərˈseɪʃən/

Meaning

Evasion of straightforward action or speech; changing sides or being inconsistent.

Example Sentences

The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters.

Synonyms

equivocation, evasion, inconsistency, duplicity, fickleness

Antonyms

honesty, consistency, straightforwardness

Collocations

political tergiversation, constant tergiversation, accused of tergiversation

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