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TEMPER Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word temper. (exact relations)
There are 22 hypernyms of the word temper. (close relations)
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anneal
verbv
verb

• bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling

biliousness
nounn
noun

• gastric distress caused by a disorder of the liver or gall bladder

• a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

chasten
verbv
verb

• censure severely

• change by restraining or moderating

• correct by punishment or discipline

disposition
nounn
noun

• your usual mood

• the act or means of getting rid of something

• an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

• a natural or acquired habit or characteristic tendency in a person or thing

harden
verbv
verb

• become hard or harder

• make hard or harder

• harden by reheating and cooling in oil

• make healthy

• cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate

humor
nounn
noun

• a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

• the trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous

• a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

• the quality of being funny

• (Middle Ages) one of the four fluids in the body whose balance was believed to determine your emotional and physical state

• the liquid parts of the body

verb

• put into a good mood

humour
nounn
noun

• a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

• a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

• (Middle Ages) one of the four fluids in the body whose balance was believed to determine your emotional and physical state

• the liquid parts of the body

• the quality of being funny

• the trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous

verb

• put into a good mood

irritability
nounn
noun

• an irritable petulant feeling

• excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part

• a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

irritation
nounn
noun

• the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

• a sudden outburst of anger

• (pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation

• the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland

• an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress

• unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

• the act of troubling or annoying someone

moderate
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme

noun

• a person who takes a position in the political center

adjective satellite

• not extreme

• marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes

verb

• preside over

• make less fast or intense

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• make less severe or harsh

• make less strong or intense; soften

• make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else

mollify
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else

• make less rigid or softer

mood
nounn
noun

• a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

• the prevailing psychological state

• verb inflections that express how the action or state is conceived by the speaker

normalize
verbv
verb

• become normal or return to its normal state

• make normal or cause to conform to a norm or standard

• bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling

peevishness
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an irritable petulant feeling

• a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

pettishness
nounn
noun

• a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

pique
verbv
noun

• tightly woven fabric with raised cords

• a sudden outburst of anger

verb

• cause to feel resentment or indignation

rage
nounn
noun

• a feeling of intense anger

• a state of extreme anger

• something that is desired intensely

• violent state of the elements

• an interest followed with exaggerated zeal

verb

• behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

• be violent; as of fires and storms

• feel intense anger

season
nounn
noun

• a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

• one of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions

• a recurrent time marked by major holidays

verb

• lend flavor to

• make healthy

• make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else

snappishness
nounn
noun

• a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

surliness
nounn
noun

• a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

Best Hypernyms For TEMPER

Here is a list of related hypernyms for temper, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (21)
modify adjust alter annoyance behavior chafe change character correct disposition elasticity feeling harden indurate nature personality set snap temperament vexation weaken
Phrases (1)
ill nature

Alternatives for ANNEAL

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