temper - Meaning in Sanskrit

temper - Meaning in Sanskrit

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Definitions and Meaning of temper in English

temper noun

1. a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

   Synonyms

   biliousness, irritability, peevishness, pettishness, snappishness, surliness

   Example

   • "his temper was well known to all his employees"
2. the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking

   Synonyms

   toughness

3. a sudden outburst of anger

   Synonyms

   irritation, pique

   Example

   • "his temper sparked like damp firewood"
4. a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

   Synonyms

   humor, humour, mood

   Examples

   • "he was in a bad humor"
   • "whether he praised or cursed me depended on his temper at the time"

temper verb

1. change by restraining or moderating

   Synonyms

   chasten

2. make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else

   Synonyms

   moderate, mollify, season, season

   Example

   • "she tempered her criticism"
3. adjust the pitch (of pianos)
4. harden by reheating and cooling in oil

   Synonyms

   harden, harden

   Example

   • "temper steel"
5. bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling

   Synonyms

   anneal, normalize

   Example

   • "temper glass"

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