😠temper

verb
/ˈtɛmpər/

Meaning

to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).

Example Sentences

She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.

Example Expressions

lose one's temper

Synonyms

moderate, soften, mitigate, control, harden

Antonyms

aggravate, worsen, enrage

Collocations

temper justice with mercy, bad temper, quick temper, lose temper, temper steel

More Example Sentences

He failed to control his temper miserably.

He attempted not to lose his temper again.

She managed not to lose her temper, at last.

He failed in controlling his temper repeatedly.

A doctor treats a sick child at a hospital who has a high fever and prescribes medicine to bring down the temperature quickly

A doctor treats a sick child at a hospital who has a high fever and prescribes medicine to bring down the temperature quickly while explaining the dosage to the parents

A doctor treats a sick child at a hospital who has a high fever and prescribes medicine to bring down the temperature quickly while explaining the dosage to the parents who are sitting nervously beside the bed

A doctor treats a sick child at a hospital who has a high fever and prescribes medicine to bring down the temperature quickly while explaining the dosage to the parents who are sitting nervously beside the bed and reassures them that their child will recover soon

A doctor treats a sick child at a hospital who has a high fever and prescribes medicine to bring down the temperature quickly while explaining the dosage to the parents who are sitting nervously beside the bed and reassures them that their child will recover soon if they follow the treatment plan carefully

A doctor treats a sick child at a hospital who has a high fever and prescribes medicine to bring down the temperature quickly while explaining the dosage to the parents who are sitting nervously beside the bed and reassures them that their child will recover soon if they follow the treatment plan carefully and bring the child back for a follow-up visit next week.

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