tergiversation
The word “tergiversation” has 5 syllables: ter-gi-ver-sa-tion
It's pronounced as /ˌtɜr.dʒə.vɚˈseɪ.ʃən/
What is synonym and antonym for tergiversation?
In the thesaurus, “tergiversation” has 12 synonyms and 9 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for tergiversation along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for tergiversation
- ambiguity
- ambiguousness
- circumlocution
- equivocalness
- equivocation
- murkiness
- nebulousness
- obscureness
- obscurity
- opacity
- quibbling
- shuffle
Antonyms for tergiversation
- candor
- directness
- forthrightness
- frankness
- openheartedness
- openness
- plainness
- plumpness
- straightforwardness
Example Sentences
- His constant tergiversation frustrated the committee looking for a clear stance.
- The journalist criticized the mayor’s tergiversation on key policy issues.
- We need decisive leadership, not endless tergiversation.
- Her tergiversation during the interview made her seem untrustworthy.
- The lawyer’s tergiversation only added confusion to an already complex case.
On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tergiversation, such as: ambiguity, ambiguousness, candor, circumlocution, directness, equivocalness, equivocation.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- tergiversation
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- tergiversation
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- falseness
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- forsaking
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- going back on
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- letting up
- lowering
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- perfidy
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- receding
- recreancy
- rejection
- relaxing
- relenting
- relinquishment
- remitting
- renunciation
- repudiation
- resignation
- retirement
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- running out on
- secession
- shrinking
- sinking
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- tergiversation
- treachery
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jettisoning
- 86ing
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- tergiversation
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