Definition of Temporize

1. Verb. Draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time. "The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote"

Exact synonyms: Temporise
Generic synonyms: Draw Out, Extend, Prolong, Protract
Derivative terms: Temporiser, Temporizer

Definition of Temporize

1. v. t. To comply with the time or occasion; to humor, or yield to, the current of opinion or circumstances; also, to trim, as between two parties.

Definition of Temporize

1. [v -RIZED, -RIZING, -RIZES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Temporize

temporary parasite
temporary removal
temporary restoration
temporary state
temporary stricture
temporary tooth
temporary worker
tempore
temporise
temporised
temporiser
temporises
temporising
temporization
temporizations
temporize (current term)
temporized
temporizer
temporizers
temporizes
temporizing
temporo-
temporo-occipital
temporoauricular
temporofacial
temporofrontal tract
temporohyoid
temporomalar
temporomandibular
temporomandibular arthrosis

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