Tergiversation has 15 synonyms. The top synonyms for tergiversation are apostasy, renunciation, reverse, about-face, forswearing, denial, falseness, equivocality and 7 more. Another word for tergiversation is apostasy. Browse the full list below.
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What is a synonym for tergiversation?
A common synonym for tergiversation is apostasy. Other synonyms include renunciation, reverse, about-face, forswearing.
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"