Temporizing

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  • v. Present participle of temporize.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • Inclined to temporize; complying with the time or with the prevailing humors and opinions of men; time-serving.
  • Word Usage
    "The New York _Journal_ obtained and published a private letter written by the Spanish Minister, De Lome, in which McKinley was characterized as a temporizing politician."
    Verb Form
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    extend    protract    draw out    prolong   
    Cross Reference
    hedge   
    Form
    temporizer   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    delay    procrastinate    comply    agree