n. [ Cf. F. temporisation. ] The act of temporizing. Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
They might their grievance inwardly complain,
But outwardly they needs must temporize. Daniel. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who temporizes; one who yields to the time, or complies with the prevailing opinions, fashions, or occasions; a trimmer. [ 1913 Webster ]
A sort of temporizers, ready to embrace and maintain all that is, or shall be, proposed, in hope of preferment. Burton. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a temporizing or yielding manner. [ 1913 Webster ]