temper

US /ˈtɛmpɚ/

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UK /ˈtempə(r)/

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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)An angry mood or fit; temperament

You should watch your temper or it might get you into trouble

v.t.Transitive VerbTo dilute something or make it less severe

The lake will temper the weather, making it milder

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Lack of calmness

I have a short temper

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Degree of calmness, or anger you display

He has a short temper, so do not disagree with him

v.t.Transitive VerbTo heat metal to make it hard or flexible

The workers must properly temper the steel

v.t.Transitive VerbTo moderate or control; to make less intense.

He needs to temper his anger or he will get into trouble.

v.t.Transitive VerbTo strengthen or harden (a material) by heat treatment.

The blacksmith tempered the steel by heating and cooling it.

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A tendency to become easily angered.

He lost his temper when he saw the damage.

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Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

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DIFFERENT PARTIES AND TEMPER MTS
DIFFERENT PARTIES AND TEMPER MTS

Eddie Redmayne Teaches Jimmy Fantastic Beasts Wand Moves

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He needs to control his temper.
He needs to control his temper.

Jimmy Kimmel's Plan to End Trump's Government Shutdown

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AGAIN, WE SAW A TEMPER TANTRUM.
AGAIN, WE SAW A TEMPER TANTRUM.

B.C. provincial leaders debate

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TEMPER ON ME NOW, BECAUSE YOU
TEMPER ON ME NOW, BECAUSE YOU
TEMPER -- DO YOU HAVE AN ANGER
TEMPER -- DO YOU HAVE AN ANGER

How Working For Google, Amazon, And Microsoft Lost 'Dream Job' Status

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Drive towards something and have a goal. Just temper your expectations.
Drive towards something and have a goal. Just temper your expectations.

The best relationship advice no one ever told you

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Yeah. Sure. He has a temper and a drinking problem and you know, he cheated on his last two girlfriends, but he just does something to me I can't explain.
Yeah. Sure. He has a temper and a drinking problem and you know, he cheated on his last two girlfriends, but he just does something to me I can't explain.
He has a temper and a drinking problem and you know, he cheated on his last two girlfriends, but he just does something to me.
He has a temper and a drinking problem and you know, he cheated on his last two girlfriends, but he just does something to me.

Learn English - 15 Crazy idioms ( Spoken English lessons)

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Losing your head or losing your temper.
Losing your head or losing your temper.
So, that's right, so "lose it" stands for losing your temper, losing your head with anger, just getting really really enraged.
So, that's right, so "lose it" stands for losing your temper, losing your head with anger, just getting really really enraged.

Standoffs, Tantrums | Ep. 2 | Fatherhood

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Michele: The longer you give a temper tantrum attention,
Michele: The longer you give a temper tantrum attention,

5 tips for Monopoly

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All debts must be paid in full, immediately -- no exceptions, not even for temper tantrums.
All debts must be paid in full, immediately -- no exceptions, not even for temper tantrums.

10 BEST CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES RECIPE Pt3 How To Cook That

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you want to make sure you temper your chocolate so that it sets firmly at room temperature.
you want to make sure you temper your chocolate so that it sets firmly at room temperature.
you do not want to temper you can use compound chocolate instead but then it doesn't taste
you do not want to temper you can use compound chocolate instead but then it doesn't taste