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TEMPORISING Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word temporising. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word temporising. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for TEMPORISING

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hesitating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

stalling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a tactic used to mislead or delay

dallying
verbv
verb

• behave carelessly or indifferently

• waste time

• talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions

• consider not very seriously

equivocating
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information

procrastinating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• postpone doing what one should be doing

• postpone or delay needlessly

temporize
verbv
verb

• draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time

Best Hypernyms For TEMPORISING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for temporising, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
extend prolong protract
Phrases (1)
draw out

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