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tergiversation

noun

/ˌtɜːdʒɪvərˈseɪʃən/

Meaning

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

The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters.

equivocation, evasion, inconsistency, duplicity, fickleness

honesty, consistency, straightforwardness

political tergiversation, constant tergiversation, accused of tergiversation

the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is; proof of who someone is

an extended period of leisure and recreation, especially one spent away from home or traveling

an imitation of a particular style for comic effect; a humorous exaggerated copy

Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.

A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.

a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court