Retard
Retard verb - To cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace.
Temporize
Temporize verb - Draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time.
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Synonyms for Temporize
Retard and temporize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Retard" instead a verb "Temporize".
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Temporize and Retard. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/retard/temporize
Retard & Temporize. N.p., 2016. Web. 29 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/retard/temporize>.
Temporize or Retard. 2016. Accessed July 29, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/retard/temporize.
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