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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

temporizing

/ˌtɛmpəˈraɪzɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does temporizing mean?

verb

To delay or put off taking action, often by making excuses or pretending to consider a matter.

Example

"The politician was accused of temporizing on the issue, promising to address it eventually but failing to take concrete action."

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