TEMPORISES
(verb)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Temporises.
Temporises - as a verb
To deliberately act evasively or prolong a discussion in order to gain time or postpone a decision, sometimes in order to reach a compromise or simply to make a conversation more temperate; to stall for time.
To apply a temporary piece of dental work that will later be removed.
To comply with the time or occasion; to humor, or yield to, the current of opinion or circumstances; also, to trim, as between two parties.
To delay; to procrastinate.
To comply; to agree.
Example Sentences
"He temporises with authority figures to avoid confrontation."
"The politician temporises on controversial issues to maintain popularity."
"She often temporises in order to delay making difficult decisions."
"The negotiator temporises to buy more time for a better deal."
"He temporises during meetings to avoid committing to a definite plan."
Word Game Points
Is TEMPORISES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, temporises is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TEMPORISES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is TEMPORISES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, temporises is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTEMPORISES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is TEMPORISES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, temporises is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTEMPORISES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
