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Definitions for: Temporize [v] draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; "The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote"
Webster (1913) Definition: Tem"po*rize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Temporized; p.
pr. & vb. n. Temporizing.] [F. temporiser. See Temporal
of time.]
1. 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.
They might their grievance inwardly complain, But
outwardly they needs must temporize. --Daniel.
2. To delay; to procrastinate. [R.] --Bacon.
3. To comply; to agree. [Obs.] --Shak.
Synonyms: temporise
See Also: draw out, extend, prolong, protract
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