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tergiversation

/ˌtɜːrdʒɪvɛrˈseɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does tergiversation mean?

noun

The act of changing one's opinion or attitude repeatedly, often in a way that is seen as insincere or opportunistic.

Example

"The politician's tergiversation on the issue was widely criticized by his opponents."

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