Vocabulary Entry

tergiversate

|verb • noun

verb

To use vague or ambiguous language to avoid making a direct statement or to evade responsibility.

Example Sentences

"The politician tended to tergiversate when asked about his stance on the controversial issue."

"Instead of answering directly, she chose to tergiversate, leaving everyone confused about her true opinion."

"He has a habit of tergiversating in meetings, avoiding commitment to any particular course of action."

noun

Example Sentences

"His tergiversate during the interview made it difficult for the panel to gauge his qualifications."

"The tergiversate of the spokesperson left many questions unanswered, frustrating the audience."

"There was a clear tergiversate present in her response, making it hard to discern the truth."