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TEMPORIZING Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word temporizing. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word temporizing. (close relations)
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dawdling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working

hesitating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

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

lingering
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of tarrying

stalling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a tactic used to mislead or delay

deferring
verbv
verb

• hold back to a later time

• yield to another's wish or opinion

delaying
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• time during which some action is awaited

• the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time

verb

• cause to be slowed down or delayed

• act later than planned, scheduled, or required

• stop or halt

• slow the growth or development of

postponing
verbv
verb

• To delay or put off an event, appointment etc.

procrastinating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• postpone doing what one should be doing

• postpone or delay needlessly

temporise
verbv
verb

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

Best Hypernyms For TEMPORIZING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for temporizing, 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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