Pronunciation: /ˈtɛmpər/
noun a tendency to become angry easily
A1 She has a bad temper when she is hungry.
A2 His temper flared up when he heard the news.
B1 Learning to control your temper is an important life skill.
B2 Her quick temper often gets her into trouble.
C1 His temper tantrums are becoming more frequent and difficult to manage.
C2 Despite his volatile temper, he is a respected leader in the community.
verb to moderate or control
A1 She tempered her response to avoid causing offense.
A2 He tried to temper his excitement when receiving the good news.
B1 The chef tempered the chocolate before using it in the dessert.
B2 In order to succeed in negotiations, it is important to temper your emotions.
C1 The politician was known for his ability to temper his rhetoric in sensitive situations.
C2 As a seasoned diplomat, she knew how to temper her language to maintain diplomatic relations.
formal She struggled to control her temper during the heated debate.
informal He has a short temper and can easily get angry.
slang Don't lose your temper over such a small issue.
figurative The storm outside matched her tumultuous temper.
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