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cop-out
UK
/ˈkɒp aʊt/
US
/ˈkɑp aʊt/
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cop-out
noun
UK
/ˈkɒp aʊt/
US
/ˈkɑp aʊt/
отмазка
разговорное
That was just a cop-out.
Это была просто отмазка.
отговорка
His apology sounded like a cop-out.
Его извинение звучало как отговорка.
Additional translations
уклонение
официальное, книжное
Synonyms
rationalization
easy way out
excuse
evasion
dodge
pretext
alibi
avoidance
escape
get-out
weasel-word
Antonyms
commitment
stand
responsibility
courage
confrontation
accountability
follow-through
action
cop-out
adjective
Usually used attributively before a noun; derived from the noun. No comparative or superlative forms are normally used.
уклончивый
обычно об ответе, заявлении
She gave a cop-out answer to the question.
Она дала уклончивый ответ на вопрос.
Synonyms
unconvincing
equivocal
avoidant
spineless
cowardly
unsatisfactory
inadequate
perfunctory
half-hearted
lame
feeble
weak
noncommittal
evasive
Antonyms
committed
responsible
accountable
courageous
brave
resolute
decisive
steadfast
dedicated
wholehearted
principled
forthright
Definitions
cop-out
noun
an excuse or action used to avoid doing something difficult, unpleasant, or involving responsibility
His apology sounded like a cop-out.
cop-out
adjective
evasive; intended to avoid responsibility, commitment, or giving a direct answer
She gave a cop-out answer to the question.
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