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tergiversating
UK
/ˌtɜːdʒɪˈvɜːseɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˌtɜrdʒɪˈvɜrseɪtɪŋ/
tergiversating
Gerund
tergiversated
Past Simple
tergiversated
Past Participle
tergiversating
Gerund
UK
/ˌtɜːdʒɪˈvɜːseɪt/
US
/ˌtɜrdʒɪˈvɜrseɪt/
Translations
The politician began to tergiversate when asked about his previous statements.
Политик начал увиливать, когда его спросили о предыдущих заявлениях.
She tends to tergiversate when confronted with difficult questions.
Она склонна изворачиваться, когда сталкивается с трудными вопросами.
Additional translations
Definitions
The politician was known to tergiversate on key issues, leaving voters unsure of his true stance.
He tergiversated his former allies when he realized they could no longer support his ambitions.