noun
someone who temporizes; someone who tries to gain time or who waits for a favorable time
• Syn: ↑temporizer
• Derivationally related forms: ↑temporise, ↑temporize (for: ↑temporizer)
• Hypernyms: ↑delayer
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temˈporizer or temˈporiser noun
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Main Entry: ↑temporize
Useful english dictionary. 2012.