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Tantamount (Adjective)

Meaning

Being essentially equal to something; "it was as good as gold"; "a wish that was equivalent to a command"; "his statement was tantamount to an admission of guilt".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • Failing to act was tantamount to a decision to do nothing to prevent the crisis.
  • Signing the agreement was tantamount to giving away control of the company.
  • Refusing to comply with the rules was tantamount to a resignation.
  • Her comment was tantamount to a declaration of war against the opposition.
  • Accepting the bribe was tantamount to an admission of corruption.

Synonyms

  • Equivalent
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