tergiversates
The word “tergiversates” has 4 syllables: ter-gi-ver-sates
It's pronounced as /ˈtɜr.dʒə.vɚ.seɪts/
What is synonym and antonym for tergiversates?
In the thesaurus, “tergiversates” has 27 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for tergiversates along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for tergiversates
- beats about the bush
- beats around the bush
- bypasses
- cavils
- circumvents
- dodges
- ducks
- eludes
- equivocates
- eschews
- evades
- flip-flops
- fudges
- hedges
- hems and haws
- pussyfoots
- quibbles
- shakes
- shirks
- shuns
- sidesteps
- skirts
- straddles
- straddles the fence
- waffles
- weasels
- yo-yoes
Meanings of tergiversates
- verb
- To evade, to equivocate using subterfuge; to obfuscate in a deliberate manner.
- To change sides or affiliation; to apostatize.
Example Sentences
- The politician often tergiversates when asked direct questions about policy.
- Instead of giving a clear answer, she tergiversates to avoid commitment.
- He tergiversates so much during debates that no one knows his true stance.
- The spokesperson tergiversates every time the scandal is brought up.
- When pressured to take a stand, he tergiversates, hoping to please both sides.
On this page you'll find 27 synonyms or another words to tergiversates, such as: beats about the bush, beats around the bush, bypasses, cavils, circumvents, dodges, ducks.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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