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Tantamount

/tˈæntəˌmaʊnt/
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(adj) Equivalent in meaning or effect; amounting to the same thing in practical terms, even if being technically distinct.

Robson's proposal is tantamount to defending terrorists because they have a cause.
His request was tantamount to a threat.
CEFR Practice Quiz
His refusal to answer the direct question from the judge was ____ to an admission of his actual and proven guilt today.

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