protract vs temporize
temporize vs protractprotract and temporize both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| protract | No | No | Yes | No |
| temporize | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
temporize is a hyponym of
protract; that is, temporize is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
protract:
- protract: lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
- temporize: draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
| protract (verb) | temporize (verb) |
|---|---|
| lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer | draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time |
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