Vocabulary Entry

tergiversation

|noun • verb

noun

the act of using ambiguous or evasive language to avoid making a direct statement or commitment.

Example Sentences

"His tergiversation during the debate left the audience confused about his true stance on the issues."

"The politician's tergiversation made voters question his integrity."

"Tergiversation is often a tactic used by those trying to evade responsibility."

verb

Example Sentences

"She decided to tergiversate on the topic rather than express her true feelings."

"When pressed for an opinion, he began to tergiversate, giving non-committal responses."

"To tergiversate in negotiations can lead to distrust and failure to reach an agreement."