TEMPORIZER Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

temporizer

noun

Definition of temporizer

as in chameleon

a person who dexterously and expediently changes or adopts opinions the kind of temporizer who determines his position on a political issue by taking a look at the polls

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as in machinator

one who does things only for his own benefit and with little regard for right and wrong a lifelong temporizer, he was for the war as long as it was popular and against it the minute the tide of public opinion went the other way

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Noun

Autumn moor grass has chameleon personalities, emerging early and offering evolving colors and textures as the seasons pass.

— Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Aug. 2026
The relaxed fit gives it a cool, chameleon-like quality that works for everything from city strolls to upscale dinners.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of chameleon

Noun

Notre Dame men's hoops has become a bottom-feeder in the ACC under Micah Shrewsberry, with a losing record in each of his three seasons, and its best players bolted for better NIL opportunities in the spring.

— Pete Sampson, New York Times, 26 June 2026
Use worms fished right on the bottom to entice the subtle-striking bottom-feeders.

— Chad Mason, Outdoor Life, 3 June 2026

Definition of bottom-feeder

Noun

The data illustrates how sharks can cover vast distances in a year, said Bradley Peterson, the Stony Brook University marine scientist working with Metzger this particular day.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
How to stay safe Unprovoked shark attacks are relatively rare in the United States.

— Heather McCarron, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of shark

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