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TERGIVERSATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Tergiversate.

How to pronounce tergiversate:

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Tergiversate - as a verb

Be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beat around the bushequivocate24palter8prevaricate18

Abandon one's beliefs or allegiances

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apostatise12apostatize21

Example Sentences

"He would often tergiversate when asked direct questions."
"The politician tergiversated on the issue, avoiding giving a clear stance."
"She tends to tergiversate whenever she is confronted with the truth."
"The company's spokesperson tried to tergiversate to the media about the product's failures."
"It is important for a leader to be honest and not tergiversate in difficult situations."
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Word Game Points

Is TERGIVERSATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tergiversate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TERGIVERSATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is TERGIVERSATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tergiversate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TERGIVERSATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is TERGIVERSATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tergiversate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TERGIVERSATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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