Temporize
Definition
intr. v.
1. to accept of adapt to a situation; to compromise
2. to postpone a decision in order to gain time
Synonyms
delay
hesitate
procrastinate
Antonyms
advance
further
go ahead
Sentences
1. The teacher forgot to assign us homework after we temporized by asking her a bunch of questions.
2. After Tim received an F on his math test, he had to temporize the fact that his mother was going to take away his phone.
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