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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A state of inaction or indecision over a particular matter, not taking sides and deciding one way or another. uncountable

   "The time for Government fence-sitting is over."

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of fence-sit form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

abstentionambivalenceambivalentcapriciouschange of mindchangeable

Example

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"The time for Government fence-sitting is over."

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