tergiversation

• Substantivo que designa o uso de evasivas ou linguagem ambígua para enganar, ou o ato de mudar de convicções, traindo um partido ou causa.

A noun referring to the act of using evasive or ambiguous language to mislead, or the act of changing one's loyalties or abandoning a party or cause.

1. Use of evasive or ambiguous languageC2formal

   The act of deliberately using vague or unclear language to avoid giving a direct answer or to mislead.

   Evasividade

   • The politician's speech was full of tergiversation, avoiding any clear commitment.
   • His tergiversation during the interview frustrated the journalists.
   • She accused him of tergiversation when he refused to give a straight answer.

   Sinônimosdodgingequivocationevasionhedgingprevaricationshufflesubterfuge

   Antônimoscandordirectnessfranknesshonestystraightforwardness

2. Act of changing sides or abandoning a causeC2formal

   The act of deserting one's party, principles, or cause, often for personal gain.

   Deserção

   • His tergiversation shocked his former allies when he joined the opposition.
   • The general's tergiversation led to the collapse of the rebellion.
   • History remembers him for his tergiversation rather than his loyalty.

   Sinônimosabandonmentapostasybetrayaldefectiondesertionperfidyrenunciationtreachery

   Antônimosallegianceconstancyloyaltysteadfastness