| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| tergiversation | (noun) falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language | Synonyms: equivocation |
| (noun) the act of abandoning a party for cause | Synonyms: apostasy | |
| tergiversator | (noun) a respondent who avoids giving a clear direct answer | Synonyms: equivocator, hedger |