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"his temper sparked like damp firewood"nouna sudden outburst of anger
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"she tempered her criticism"verbmake more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something elsetype of:
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nounthe elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking
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"temper steel"verbharden by reheating and cooling in oil
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verbchange by restraining or moderating
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"his temper was well known to all his employees"nouna disposition to exhibit uncontrolled angertype of:
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"whether he praised or cursed me depended on his temper at the time"nouna characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feelingtype of:
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"temper glass"verbbring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling
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verbadjust the pitch (of pianos)
Synonyms & Similar Words
change set feeling correct mood season snap humor adjust humour alter moderate weaken sulk modify irritation harden annoyance toughness elasticity temperance chafe pique irritability distemper surliness vexation tempering normalize mollify peeve snappishness chasten amiability biliousness peevishness pettishness ill nature querulousness sulkiness good humor good humour good temper ill humor ill humour anneal indurate