tergiversate

IPA: tɝgˈɪvɝsʌt

(intransitive) To evade, to equivocate using subterfuge; to obfuscate in a deliberate manner.
(intransitive) To change sides or affiliation; to apostatize.
(intransitive, rare) To flee by turning one's back.

Examples of "tergiversate" in Sentences

The politician tried to tergiversate when confronted about his contradictory statements
It is not uncommon for people to tergiversate when they are caught in a lie
The suspect continued to tergiversate during the interrogation, making it difficult for the investigators to uncover the truth
Despite the evidence presented, the defendant attempted to tergiversate in court
It is important to remain steadfast in the face of tergiversation and seek out the truth