temper
Mood toward anger
Temper as a noun usually refers to a general or habitual state of mind (calm temper), but without a modifier, may suggest a tendency to anger: Watch out, she’s got a temper.
The verb temper has a range of meanings, many of which relate to its original sense, moderate.
Something that tempers your optimism or enthusiasm weakens it.
Some technical processes that stabilize a substance also use temper to describe the action: Chocolate must be tempered to make it glossy and smooth for dipping.
Make less firm
- mitigateMake less severe
- restrainLimit freedom of movement
- moderateLessen intensity or preside
- tone downReduce intensity or volume
dilute · balance · curb · check · regulate · adjust · modulate · qualify
Intense, violent anger
- furyIntense violent anger
- wrathFierce, punishing anger
- outburstSudden emotional release
- tantrumUncontrolled display of frustration
irritation · annoyance · exasperation · resentment · indignation · ire · choler · vexation
Strength of character
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- backboneVertebral column, or courage
steadfastness · tenacity · resolve · strength of character · fiber · pluck · spirit · steel
Carbon-hardened iron alloy
- hardeningBecoming less soft
- quenchingRapid cooling process
- annealingHeat-softening of metals
- forgingShaping heated metal; faking documents
forge · blacksmith · anvil · blade · carbon · toughness · brittleness · ductility
Prevailing emotional condition
- humorAmusing quality
- natureInherent quality or disposition
- characterNature, symbol, or role
- personalityCharacteristic mental patterns
attitude · spirit · frame of mind · state of mind · outlook · mindset · demeanor · bent
Free from agitation
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
- coolheadednessMental steadiness during stress
patience · restraint · poise · even-keeled · unflappability · imperturbability · level-headed · measured
soften
Make less firm
tone down · dilute · balance · curb · check · regulate · adjust · modulate · qualify · leaven
rage
Intense, violent anger
tantrum · irritation · annoyance · exasperation · resentment · indignation · ire · choler · vexation · hostility
mettle
Strength of character
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
backbone · steadfastness · tenacity · resolve · strength of character · fiber · pluck · spirit · steel · toughness
steel
Carbon-hardened iron alloy
forging · forge · blacksmith · anvil · blade · carbon · toughness · brittleness · ductility · malleability
mood
Prevailing emotional condition
personality · attitude · spirit · frame of mind · state of mind · outlook · mindset · demeanor · bent · inclination
calm
Free from agitation
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
coolheadedness · patience · restraint · poise · even-keeled · unflappability · imperturbability · level-headed · measured · collected
tempercalm
Free from agitation
composure · calmness · serenity · tranquility · equanimity
temperpatience
Calm during delays
equanimity · self-control · composure · imperturbability · forbearance
- lose your temperAbruptly give into anger
- room temperatureStandard indoor thermal level
- lose my temperBecome suddenly angry
- temper tantrumExplosive emotional outburst
- lose one's temperReact with sudden anger
- short temperProneness to sudden anger
temperature, temperate, temperament, tempered, tempers, temperamental, temperance, tempest, tempering