Tantamount

usgb/ˈtæntəmaʊnt/
adjective

Equivalent in seriousness or significance.

The evidence was tantamount to a conviction.
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Often appears as...

  • tantamount to treason
  • tantamount to murder

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Grave Consequences

Use 'tantamount' to describe actions with severe outcomes as if they are equal.

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Ignoring the evacuation order was tantamount to risking their lives.
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Serious Allegations

'Tantamount' often precedes a very serious accusation or charge in discussions.

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His betrayal was tantamount to sabotage against the company.
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Implicit Comparison

'Tantamount' implies a comparison, indicating two things are virtually the same in effect.

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For a public figure, silence is tantamount to consent.
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