Synonym: character, condition, constitution, disposition, mood, nature, tendency. Antonym: intensify. Similar words: tempera, tempest, temperature, intemperate, tempestuous, temperamental, tempt, temple. Meaning: ['tempə(r)] 
n. 1. a sudden outburst of anger 2. a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling 3. a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger 4. the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking. v. 1. toughen (steel or glass) by a process of gradually heating and cooling 2. harden by reheating and cooling in oil 3. adjust the pitch (of pianos) 4. make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else; moderate 5. restrain or temper.
n. 1. a sudden outburst of anger 2. a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling 3. a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger 4. the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking. v. 1. toughen (steel or glass) by a process of gradually heating and cooling 2. harden by reheating and cooling in oil 3. adjust the pitch (of pianos) 4. make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else; moderate 5. restrain or temper. 
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241. Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts. Charles Dickens 
242. This granodiorite temper was found to be similar to the outcrop close to Mountsorrel on the eastern part of Charnwood Forest.
243. When the car arrived I noticed a large dent in the rear bumper and immediately lost my temper.
244. When the heat input ceases the space will cool rapidly as there is no stored heat to temper it.
245. By this time Melissa's temper had calmed and her curiosity revived.
246. The primary bevels were ground back and feathered away on the grindstone, taking care not to overheat and destroy the temper.
247. It had been with supreme effort that he had controlled his temper.
248. Health is the condition of wisdom, and the sign is cheerfulness, - an open and noble temper. Ralph Waldo Emerson
249. Temper tantrums often disappear when they no longer receive attention, aggressive behavior is attenuated by making may occur without being punished.
250. In the book, Strayhorn comes across as a sympathetic human being, while Stan Getz emerges as a volatile character with a violent temper.
251. He believed she must have received some of his mailings by now as she was in an even worse temper than usual.
252. He ached with anger at himself for losing his temper once again.
253. I just sat there stewing in the front seat, trying to control my temper and figure out what had gone wrong.
254. Never do anything when you are in a temper, for you will do everything wrong. Baltasar Gracian
255. Mary's natural tendency to fly into a temper probably did not increase their chances very much.
256. Parents who give in to a toddler's temper will increase the likelihood of tantrums recurring and find themselves becoming more angry.
257. On Tuesday he had a temper tantrum on the school bus and then kicked the school secretary.
258. We were all in a bad temper(http://sentencedict.com), acting like children.
259. This was the sort of reaction that usually followed a burst of temper bordering on rage.
260. After eight takes of a scene in which Sinatra had to eat cheesecake while Brando spoke, Sinatra finally lost his temper.
261. Sir Emmanuel had a terrible bad temper and was often full of whisky.
262. Zoe's temper tantrums had increased both in volume and duration.
263. The cool air on her face was calming her temper.
264. As Lord Westbourne stomped back in, in a thoroughly bad temper, one more shock awaited him.
265. In complete contrast to Laura, Bernard had never seen the need to control his temper.
266. His temper was uncertain and he was drinking a great deal of brandy during the evenings.
267. My temper was further inflamed to find them happily eating the sandwiches.
268. But I held my temper, and asked if they could perhaps meet to discuss the possibility.
269. Temper defeated pity and he attacked her rabidly for, of all things, going to her Anglican church.
270. As it was, I left in a bad temper which grew with every difficulty along the way.
More similar words: tempera, tempest, temperature, intemperate, tempestuous, temperamental, tempt, temple, emperor, tempura, attempt, contempt, temporal, temporary, contemplate, temporarily, contretemps, contemptuous, contemporary, caveat emptor, self-contempt, contemptuously, extemporaneous, item, stem, compel, impel, hamper, whimper, system.