Definition of Tergiversation
Tergiversation
ter·gi·ver·sa·tion


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(noun)
evasiveness in taking direct action or making a clear statement, the act of equivocating;

e.g. His gift of tergiversation makes it difficult to arrange anything with him.

(noun)
the action of deserting a position, cause, group, or faith;

e.g. He has a gift for tergiversation, jumping from faith to faith.



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