Tergiversation has 15 synonyms. The top synonyms for tergiversation are about-face, amphibology, apostasy, denial, desertion, disavowal, double entendre, double meaning and 7 more. Another word for tergiversation is about-face. Browse the full list below.
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What is a synonym for tergiversation?
A common synonym for tergiversation is about-face. Other synonyms include amphibology, apostasy, denial, desertion.
How many synonyms does tergiversation have?
Tergiversation has 15 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.
What does tergiversation mean?
(n): the act of turning one's back; abandoning something or someone; betrayal; the act of turning from a clear course of action; equivocation; fickleness Example: "1985: They make their outward impude
Definition of tergiversation:
(n) :
the act of turning one's back; abandoning something or someone;
betrayal; the act of turning from a clear course of action;
equivocation;
fickleness
"1985: They make their outward impudence their mask, as foxes, the better we may not see where they truly tend, nor their true black tergiversation beneath. -- John Fowles, A Maggot"
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Definition of tergiversation:
(n) :
the act of turning one's back; abandoning something or someone;
betrayal; the act of turning from a clear course of action;
equivocation;
fickleness
"1985: They make their outward impudence their mask, as foxes, the better we may not see where they truly tend, nor their true black tergiversation beneath. -- John Fowles, A Maggot"