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temporizes

The word “temporizes” has 4 syllables: tem-po-riz-es

It's pronounced as /ˈtɛm.pəˌraɪ.zɪz/

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In the thesaurus, “temporizes” has 38 synonyms and 42 antonyms.

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Synonyms for temporizes

Antonyms for temporizes

Meanings of temporizes

  • verb
    1. To deliberately act evasively or prolong a discussion in order to gain time or postpone a decision, sometimes in order to reach a compromise or simply to make a conversation more temperate; to stall for time.
    2. To apply a temporary piece of dental work that will later be removed.
    3. 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.
    4. To delay; to procrastinate.
    5. To comply; to agree.

Example Sentences

  • He often temporizes when asked to make difficult decisions.
  • The leader temporizes instead of taking a clear stance on the issue.
  • She temporizes to gain more time before responding to tough questions.
  • Every time a crisis arises, he temporizes and delays action.
  • The minister temporizes to avoid backlash from both sides.

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