TEMPORIZERS Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

temporizers

noun

plural of temporizer

as in chameleons

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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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

Even better, these sleek shoes act as closet chameleons, blending seamlessly with everything from office outfits to errands ensembles without issue.

— Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Think of this as the way chameleons change color to blend into their surroundings for protection.

— Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026

Definition of chameleons

Noun

These sharks are thought to be bottom-feeders, preying on fish that frequent the floors of rivers and estuaries.

— John P. Rafferty, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Mar. 2026
The Warriors already might be too far ahead in the standings to catch bottom-feeders like the New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers in the race to maximize their draft-lottery odds.

— Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026

Definition of bottom-feeders

Noun

Even Argentina’s fans could not tell to what extent their team’s support was real or made up of opportunists who had come to see the great man.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
In a review of tap-to-pay cases across the country, CNBC found a mix of low-level opportunists and organized crime rings.

— Gabrielle Fonrouge,Scott Zamost,Anna Gleason, CNBC, 17 July 2026

Definition of opportunists

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