Pronunciation: /ˌtɜːr.dʒɪ.vɜːˈseɪ.ʃən/
noun evasion of straightforward action or clear-cut statement; equivocation
A1 I don't like tergiversation, I prefer people who are straightforward.
A2 The politician's tergiversation on the issue made it difficult to trust him.
B1 Her constant tergiversation in the negotiations caused delays in reaching an agreement.
B2 The CEO's tergiversation regarding the company's financial situation raised concerns among investors.
C1 The journalist's tergiversation in reporting the facts led to a loss of credibility.
C2 The lawyer's skilled tergiversation in court helped sway the jury in favor of his client.
formal The politician's tergiversation on the issue only served to confuse the public.
informal Stop with the tergiversation and just tell us what you really think.
slang Her tergiversation was so obvious, everyone could see through it.
figurative His constant tergiversation between two choices left him feeling lost and indecisive.
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