temper

10 points English 6 letters Common Commonness #4,206 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

noun

a sudden outburst of anger

verb

change by restraining or moderating

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

/tˈɛmpɝː/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

plural tempers

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

the elasticity and hardness of a metal object

a sudden outburst of anger

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

change by restraining or moderating

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

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