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.