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[ verb ] draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time

Synonyms

temporise

Examples

"The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote"

Related terms

prolong temporiser

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Rhymes with

memorize terrorize vaporize mesmerize motorize arise pressurize depressurize containerize summarize burglarize polarize glamorize winterize popularize militarize demilitarize characterize rubberize authorize satirize categorize familiarize theorize computerize polymerize colorize pasteurize miniaturize pulverize plagiarize

Phonetic and Homophones

T EH1 M P ER0 AY2 Z

Similar Spelling

temporizer temporise temporiser temporarily temporal tempered temporary temperate Tempra temper temporalty temporally temporalis tempura temporality temperately temperance temperament tempera

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