diplomatize

[ dih-ploh-muh-tahyz ]

verb (used without object)

, di·plo·ma·tized, di·plo·ma·tiz·ing.

1. to use diplomacy or tact.

verb (used with object)

, di·plo·ma·tized, di·plo·ma·tiz·ing.

1. to use the techniques of diplomacy on.

Other Words From

• di·ploma·ti·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of diplomatize¹

First recorded in 1660–70; diplomat + -ize

Example Sentences

I am accustomed to go at once to the point—I cannot diplomatize.

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