Meaning Of The Word Tergiversate

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Tergiversate Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Tergiversate?

tergiversate in American English
to desert a cause, party, etc.; become a renegade; apostatize
intransitive verb: to change repeatedly one's attitude or opinions with respect to a cause, subject, etc.; equivocate

tergiversate in British English
to change sides or loyalties; apostatize

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