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Search phrase: temporize

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PlayKey LineModern TextOriginal Text
CoriolanusCor IV.vi.17.1He could have temporized.he could haue temporiz'd.
King JohnKJ V.ii.125And will not temporize with my entreaties.And will not temporize with my intreaties:
Much Ado About NothingMA I.i.253Well, you temporize with the hours. InWell, you will temporize with the houres, in
Troilus and CressidaTC IV.iv.6If I could temporize with my affection,If I could temporise with my affection,
The Winter's TaleWT I.ii.302Or else a hovering temporizer, thatOr else a houering Temporizer, that

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Glossary

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temporizecompromise, conform, become amenable
temporizenegotiate, come to terms, effect a compromise
temporizerdelayer, procrastinator, someone who plays for time

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Word FamilyWord Family GroupWords
TEMPORALBASICtemporize v
TEMPORALPEOPLEtemporizer n

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