temporize (Meaning)
temporize (v)
draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
temporize (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.
To delay; to procrastinate.
To comply; to agree.
Synonyms & Antonyms of temporize
temporize Sentence Examples
- The princess temporized with her pursuers, feigning cooperation to buy herself time.
- The politician temporized on the issue, avoiding taking a decisive stance to appease both sides.
- The military commander temporized, waiting for reinforcements before engaging in battle.
- The doctor temporized when deciding on a treatment plan, gathering more information before making a decision.
- The negotiator temporized with the opposing party, seeking common ground and concessions.
- The student temporized on his essay, procrastinating until the last moment before writing.
- The businessman temporized in closing the deal, hoping for a better offer or leverage.
- The actress temporized her performance, adapting to the director's changing instructions.
- The athlete temporized during the race, pacing himself strategically to conserve energy.
- The criminal temporized his confession, withholding information in hopes of a lighter sentence.
FAQs About the word temporize
draw out a discussion or process in order to gain timeTo comply with the time or occasion; to humor, or yield to, the current of opinion or circumstances; also,
linger,delay, stall, poke, lollygag, stagger, drag, lag, filibuster, mope
breeze, run, trot, hustle, dart, run, breeze, hump, hump, jog
The princess temporized with her pursuers, feigning cooperation to buy herself time.
The politician temporized on the issue, avoiding taking a decisive stance to appease both sides.
The military commander temporized, waiting for reinforcements before engaging in battle.
The doctor temporized when deciding on a treatment plan, gathering more information before making a decision.
