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temporize

verb as in gain or make time

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Example Sentences

They might temporize with their own consciences, but not with public opinion.

The young man began to temporize, saying that it would be necessary for him to get a license and a preacher.

But Brand had made no mistake in estimating this youngster's force of character, nor did he seek to temporize.

To temporize with a known evil, announces either weakness, uncertainty, or collusion.

"I have not thought about that matter yet," she said, determined to temporize with the wretch, and gain a few days' respite.

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On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to temporize, such as: balk, delay, equivocate, hedge, hesitate, and procrastinate.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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