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fabian

adjective

Using cautious slow strategy to wear down opposition; avoiding direct confrontation

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
F
Ends with
N
Contains
AB
Scrabble score
11

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈfeɪbi.ən

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Definitions

adjective

  1. Using cautious slow strategy to wear down opposition; avoiding direct confrontation

    “A fabian policy”

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Example Sentences

A fabian policy

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