tan·ta·mount 
/ˈtæntəˌmaʊnt/ adjective
/ˈtæntəˌmaʊnt/ adjective : equal to something in value, meaning, or effect
▪ His statement was tantamount to an admission of guilt. ▪ They see any criticism of the President as tantamount to treason.
▪ His statement was tantamount to an admission of guilt. ▪ They see any criticism of the President as tantamount to treason.
