Definition of Temper
Noun
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the elasticity and hardness of a metal object
its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking
toughness -
a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
"his temper was well known to all his employees"
biliousness irritability peevishness pettishness snappishness surliness -
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
"whether he praised or cursed me depended on his temper at the time"
"he was in a bad humor"
mood humor humour -
a sudden outburst of anger
"his temper sparked like damp firewood"
pique irritation
Verb
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restrain
chasten moderate -
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
moderate
"she tempered her criticism"
season mollify -
adjust the pitch (of pianos)
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harden by reheating and cooling in oil
"temper steel"
harden -
bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling
"temper glass"
anneal normalize
Word games points for the Temper
- Scrabble® score of the temper (10)
- Word Chums® score of the temper (13)
- Words With Friends® score of the temper (12)
Unscramble temper
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