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Meaning of
temper
in English
temper
uk
//ˈtɛmpə//
#common
Plural
tempers
Past Tense
tempered
Participle Verb
tempering
Third Person Singular
tempers
Definitions
Verb
to
moderate
or
control
(
one's
emotions
)
She
tried
to
temper
her
anger
during
the
argument
.
to
strengthen
material
(
through
heat
treatment
)
The
manufacturer
will
temper
the
steel
to
make
it
more
durable
.
to
gradually
heat
or
cool
(
ingredients
)
for
smooth
texture
The
chef
will
temper
the
eggs
to
create
a
smooth
and
creamy
sauce
.
to
adjust
or
fit
together
;
accommodate
parts
The
engineer
will
temper
the
mechanical
parts
to
ensure
a
smooth
operation
.
Noun
a
tendency
towards
certain
moods
or
behaviors
;
orientation
Her
calm
temper
helped
her
make
rational
decisions
.
a
person's
mood
or
state
of
mind
The
artist's
temper
was
reflected
in
the
intense
colors
of
the
painting
.
a
tendency
to
become
angry
;
irritability
His
short
temper
made
it
difficult
for
him
to
get
along
with
colleagues
.
intense
anger
;
a
fit
of
rage
The
child's
temper
was
triggered
by
the
refusal
to
buy
her
a
toy
.
calmness
of
mind
;
moderation
(
in
emotions
)
The
manager's
calm
temper
helped
her
resolve
the
conflict
efficiently
.
a
material
added
to
clay
(
to
prevent
shrinkage
)
The
potter
added
a
special
temper
to
the
clay
to
reduce
cracking
.
Compounds / Phrases
temper of the times
