temper

US /ˈtem.pɚ/
UK /ˈtem.pɚ/
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1.

a person's state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm

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He has a very bad temper.
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She lost her temper and shouted at him.
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dispositionmoodtemperamenthumorstate of mind
2.

a tendency to become angry easily

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He has a short temper.
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Beware of his quick temper.
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irritabilitypetulanceirascibilitypeevishnesssulkiness
1.

improve the hardness and elasticity of (steel or other metal) by reheating and then cooling it

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The blacksmith will temper the steel to make it stronger.
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The blades were carefully tempered for optimal performance.
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hardenstrengthentoughenanneal
2.

act as a neutralizing or counterbalancing force to (something)

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He tried to temper his anger with reason.
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The good news was tempered by a note of caution.
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moderatemitigatealleviatesoftenmollify
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temperatebad-temperedeven-temperedhave a quick temper