Word of the Day: Tergiversation
Tergiversation
Tergiversation
Definition:
Evasion of direct action or a clear position; constant shifting, equivocation, or betrayal.
Etymology:
From Latin tergiversari — to turn one’s back, to shift, to evade.
Example Sentence:
“The DOJ’s denial that a client list exists is pure tergiversation — a calculated dodge to shield Trump and others entangled in the Epstein files.”
“James Comer’s shifting excuses for why his investigations never touch Trump are classic tergiversation — betrayal dressed up as oversight.”
Why It Matters Today:
Tergiversation captures the essence of our current crisis: the Justice Department ducking accountability, Trump’s endless reversals, Congress carving up democracy through gerrymandering, and war justified by ever-shifting excuses. It names the betrayal hidden behind bureaucratic doublespeak.
