temper (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈtɛmpər/
Definition
A person's state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm.
Examples
He has a fiery temper that flares up easily.
She has a calm temper and rarely gets upset.
His temper got the better of him, and he shouted at the referee.
How to Use temper
- temper with (prepositional phrase)
- To moderate or soften something by adding something else. — "He tempered his criticism with a few positive remarks."
- temper tantrum (collocation)
- An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child. — "The toddler threw a temper tantrum when he didn't get his way."
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