Other Words for Temper

Temper Adjective Synonyms
ill humour, ill temper, foul temper, irascibility, irritability, petulance, volatility, peevishness, huffishness, surliness, churlishness, hotheadedness, hot-bloodedness
At the first sign of temper, just ignore him.

Temper Noun Synonyms
modify, moderate, assuage, mollify, soften, cushion, tone down, allay, soothe, mitigate, palliate, reduce, relax, slacken, lighten, appease
The cold currents from the poles are tempered by the equatorial waters. She used all her wiles to temper his fury.

composure, self-control, self-possession, calmness, equanimity, balance, sang-froid, coolness, cool
He would lose his temper if she ever mentioned another man.

(temper) tantrum, fury, fit (of pique), rage, passion, wax, paddy
She went off into a temper at the mere mention of his name.

anneal, toughen, strengthen, harden
Plunge the heated blade into water to temper it.

Temper Verb Synonyms
mood, disposition, temperament, humour, state or frame of mind, character, personality, nature, make-up, constitution
practicing law did not suit his temper, so he became a social worker.

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