Tergiversate (tur-jiv-er-say-t)
(verb) to change one’s thoughts and opinions in order to fit a certain cause or situation; to turn renegade.
Examples:
- June is optimistic about a day when politicians will stand true to their beliefs instead of tergiversating to gain approval from voters and donors.
- Firm in her attitude and belief starting out in the relationship, June was determined not to tergiversate in order to make her boyfriend happy.