Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tergiversar
verb
/tɜːrˈdʒɪvərsɑːr/
Definition
To be evasive or to change one’s position or opinion, often in a way that seems dishonest.
Examples
- During the debate, the politician chose to tergiversar rather than directly answer the questions posed by the audience.
- He tends to tergiversar when confronted about his past decisions, making it hard to understand his true stance.
Meaning
Tergiversar refers to the act of avoiding straightforwardness, often by being ambiguous or contradictory in one’s statements or actions.
Synonyms
- Evade
- Waffle
- Equivocate
- Deceive
- Prevaricate