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temporize vs protract

protract vs temporize

temporize and protract both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
temporize No No Yes No
protract No No Yes No
As verbs, protract is a hypernym of temporize; that is, protract is a word with a broader meaning than temporize:
  • temporize: draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
  • protract: lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
Other hypernyms of temporize include draw out, extend, prolong.
temporize (verb) protract (verb)
draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
Difference between temporize and protract

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