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

He is too anxious to be able to diplomatize.

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"So that we have the power, as a last resource, I am content to diplomatize," said the Princess; "but you must see him this evening, and press for a decision."

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

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How fondly we recollect these solitary days of pleasure, and hope for their recurrence, and try to plan the circumstances that made them bright; and arrange, and predestinate, and diplomatize with fate for a renewal of the remembered joy.

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Hence the opposite views entertained by the regency, the resignation of the councillors of state, von Maurer and von Abel, who were more inclined to administrate, and the retention of office by Count Armansperg, who was more inclined to diplomatize.

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