Definitions
of temper
1. [n] - a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling 2. [n] - the elasticity and hardness of a metal object 3. [n] - a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger 4. [v] - harden by reheating and cooling in oil 5. [v] - adjust the pitch (of pianos) 6. [v] - make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
Quotes
- Example use of the word temper1. his temper was well known to all his employees 2. its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking 3. whether he praised or cursed me depended on his temper at the time 4. he was in a bad humor 5. moderate 6. she tempered her criticism 7. temper steel
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