Associations to the word «Temporise»

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Wiktionary

TEMPORISE, verb. Alternative spelling of temporize

Dictionary definition

TEMPORISE, verb. Draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; "The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote".

Wise words

Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions all of a color.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca