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Tergiversate (Verb)

Abandon one's beliefs or allegiances.

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The politician was accused of tergiversating on her previous stance on environmental issues after she accepted large donations from polluters.
During the heated debate, the senator tergiversated on his long-held position, leaving many of his constituents feeling betrayed.
Her colleagues expressed disappointment and frustration when she tergiversated on the company's values, prioritizing short-term profit over social responsibility.
Over time, the activist's passion and conviction waned, causing him to tergiversate on the cause to which he had once dedicated his life.
Following the economic downturn, the investor tergiversated on his initial investment strategy, switching to more conservative and traditional approaches.

Be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information.

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The politician was accused of tergiversating on the issue of tax reform to avoid losing voters' support.
The company's CEO was criticized for tergiversating about the cause of the recent chemical leak, sparking public concern.
The lawyer's skillful use of language allowed her to tergiversate on key points in her argument, leaving the jury with more questions than answers.
The company's excuses for the product recall seemed like an attempt to tergiversate and downplay the severity of the issue.
As the debate progressed, it became clear that the candidate was trying to tergiversate on his previous stance, alienating both his original supporters and his opponents.