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Temporizer

One who temporizes; one who yields to the time, or complies with the prevailing opinions, fashions, or occasions; a trimmer.

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Delayer 76% connected

One who delays; one who lingers.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Temporize 74% connected

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.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Temporize 74% connected

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.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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