The officials soon concluded that the easiest way to remain on good terms with the court was to elude responsibility, to tergiversate, to prevent results.
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Tergiversate
/tɝˈd͡ʒɪvɝseɪt/
Synonyms for "tergiversate" (72 found)
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Henry had hesitated before authorising the spoliation; he would soon tergiversate on other matters of doctrine but this act was irreversible.
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