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temper

[ˈtempΙ™r]

πŸ“– Definition

v. to make something less severe by adding something that has the opposite effect n. a person's state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm; character

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πŸ’¬ Example Sentence

The crowd's temper reaction forced the officials to reconsider their decision.

πŸ“ Word Roots & Related

temperate adj. temperance n. sweet-tempered adj. bad-tempered adj.

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