verb
- to change repeatedly one’s attitude or opinions with respect to a cause, subject, etc.; equivocate
Usage: formal; literary
Examples
- The politician tergiversates on every major issue, making it impossible to know his true position.
- She tergiversates between supporting and opposing the new policy.
- His tendency to tergiversate has cost him the trust of his colleagues.
- The witness tergiversated during cross-examination, contradicting his earlier testimony.
- Rather than take a firm stance, he tergiversates whenever pressed for a clear answer.
- The committee member tergiversates so frequently that no one takes his opinions seriously.