diplomatize

American  

[dih-ploh-muh-tahyz] / dɪˈploʊ məˌtaɪz /

especially British, diplomatise

verb (used without object)

diplomatized, diplomatizing

1. to use diplomacy or tact.

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verb (used with object)

diplomatized, diplomatizing

1. to use the techniques of diplomacy on.

Other Word Forms

• diplomatization noun

Etymology

Origin of diplomatize

First recorded in 1660–70; diplomat + -ize

Example Sentences

He is too anxious to be able to diplomatize.

From Dramatic Technique by Baker, George Pierce

To The Hague went Saint-Germain, diamonds, rubies, senna tea, and all, and began to diplomatize with the Dutch.

From The Lock and Key Library The most interesting stories of all nations: Real life by Hawthorne, Julian

Would fain not go, withal;—and has to diplomatize at Potsdam, by D'Argens, De Prades, and at Paris simultaneously, by Richelieu, D'Argenson and friends.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 16 by Carlyle, Thomas

Come," said Marcel, "we will draw lots for who shall go and diplomatize with our host.

From Bohemians of the Latin Quarter by Murger, Henry

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

From Frederick the Great and His Family by Coleman, Chapman, Mrs.