Definition of Temper

Noun

  • the elasticity and hardness of a metal object
    its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking
  • a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
    "his temper was well known to all his employees"
  • 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"
  • a sudden outburst of anger
    "his temper sparked like damp firewood"

Verb

  • restrain
  • make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
    moderate
    "she tempered her criticism"
  • adjust the pitch (of pianos)
  • harden by reheating and cooling in oil
    "temper steel"
  • bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling
    "temper glass"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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Unscramble temper

50 unscramble word found using the letters temper.
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