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1
equivalent in effect, value, or meaning
- Refusing to answer the question was tantamount to admitting guilt.
- His silence on the issue was tantamount to approval.
- Skipping the safety checks is tantamount to risking everyone's lives.
- The CEO's resignation was tantamount to a vote of no confidence in the board.
- The policy change is tantamount to a reduction in workers' rights.
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