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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

plants with narrow green leaves, often covering the ground in fields or gardens

a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency

An abnormal outgrowth or lump, often considered unattractive.

feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune

supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation

Specialized or informal language used by a particular group that is often difficult for outsiders to...