효과나 가치, 의미 등이 사실상 어떤 것과 마찬가지인
Equivalent in value, significance, or effect to something else, especially when the result is negative.
예문:
"Remaining silent in the face of injustice is often tantamount to complicity."
"The minister's refusal to answer the question was considered tantamount to an admission of failure."
"For many employees, the new policy was tantamount to a pay cut."