temper
- temper
- I UK [ˈtempə(r)] / US [ˈtempər]
noun
Word forms "temper":
singular temper
plural tempers
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1) countable/uncountable] a tendency to get angry very quickly
That temper of yours is going to get you into trouble.
She should never have married a man with such a violent temper.
He's not a bad boss, but he has a short temper.
Andrew has not yet learned to control his temper.
Tempers flared and things began to get out of control.
It was a difficult meeting and tempers got a bit frayed.
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Collocations:
Adjectives frequently used with temper
▪ bad, fiery, foul, nasty, quick, short, violent
2)
a) singular/uncountable] a particular emotional state or mood
in a bad/foul/terrible etc temper:
When Mark turned up he was in a foul temper.
He seems to be in a good temper.
b) an extremely angry state
be in a temper:
He doesn't mean what he says when he's in a temper.
When she refused to help, he flew into a temper.
He stormed out of the room in a fit of temper.
As a small child he had had violent temper tantrums.
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keep your temper (with)
— to stay calm and not get angryIt's important to keep your temper with the children.
lose your temper (with)
— to become very angryShe hardly ever lost her temper.
II UK [ˈtempə(r)] / US [ˈtempər]
verb transitive]
Word forms "temper":
present tense
I/you/we/they temper
he/she/it tempers
present participle tempering
past tense tempered
past participle tempered
1) formal to make something less strong or extreme, especially by adding something that has the opposite effect
hot, sunny days tempered by a light breeze
The time had come to temper idealism with reality.
2) to make steel hard by heating it and then making it cold
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Temper — Tem per, n. 1. The state of any compound substance which results from the mixture of various ingredients; due mixture of different qualities; just combination; as, the temper of mortar. [1913 Webster] 2. Constitution of body; temperament; in old… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
temper — [tem′pər] vt. [ME tempren < OE temprian & OFr temprer, both < L temperare, to observe proper measure, mix, regulate, forbear < tempus (gen. temporis), time, period, orig., a span < IE * tempos, a span < * temp , to pull < base * … English World dictionary
Temper — Tem per, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Tempered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Tempering}.] [AS. temprian or OF. temper, F. temp[ e]rer, and (in sense 3) temper, L. temperare, akin to tempus time. Cf. {Temporal}, {Distemper}, {Tamper}.] 1. To mingle in due… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
temper — [n1] state of mind atmosphere, attitude, attribute, aura, character, climate, complexion, condition, constitution, disposition, drift, frame of mind, humor, individualism, individuality, leaning, makeup, mind, mood, nature, orientation, outlook,… … New thesaurus
temper — ► NOUN 1) a person s state of mind in terms of their being angry or calm. 2) a tendency to become angry easily. 3) an angry state of mind. 4) the degree of hardness and elasticity in steel or other metal. ► VERB 1) improve the temper of (a metal) … English terms dictionary
temper — vb *moderate, qualify Analogous words: *adjust, regulate, fix: mitigate, alleviate, lighten, assuage, allay, *relieve: mollify, *pacify, appease Antonyms: intensify temper n 1 * … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Temper — Tem per, v. i. 1. To accord; to agree; to act and think in conformity. [Obs.] Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. To have or get a proper or desired state or quality; to grow soft and pliable. [1913 Webster] I have him already tempering between my finger and … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Temper — Temper. См. Отпуск. (Источник: «Металлы и сплавы. Справочник.» Под редакцией Ю.П. Солнцева; НПО Профессионал , НПО Мир и семья ; Санкт Петербург, 2003 г.) … Словарь металлургических терминов
temper — index abate (lessen), adapt, adjust (regulate), allay, alleviate, alter, animus … Law dictionary
temper — tem|per1 [ tempər ] noun ** 1. ) count or uncount a tendency to get angry very quickly: That temper of yours is going to get you into trouble. She should never have married a man with such a violent temper. have a short temper (=become angry very … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
