temperers

Those who adjust

Those who temper—moderating, adjusting, or bringing something to a desired state.

A temperer of steel heats and cools metal to achieve proper hardness.

A temperer of chocolate controls temperature for smooth texture.

Figuratively, temperers soften or restrain: Time and experience are great temperers of youthful arrogance.

moderation

moderators

Those regulating discussions

soothers · balancers · regulators · adjusters · mitigators · softeners · pacifiers · arbitrators · diplomats · reconcilers

chocolate

chocolatiers

Crafters of cocoa treats

glossy finish · snap · pastry chefs · bonbons · pralines · molding · dipping · seeding · tabling · sheen

metallurgy

steelworkers

Metal industry laborers

annealing · forgers · metalworkers · swordsmiths · bladesmiths · toolmakers · metalcraft · smithing · crucible · tongs

Opposites
moderation vs. extremism

temperersinflamer

One who provokes

extremists · agitators · intensifiers · radicalizers · escalators

metallurgical process

temperersquenchers

Things that satisfy thirst

annealers · softeners · hardeners · melters · smelters

emotional/social regulation

temperersagitators

Those who incite disturbance

provocateurs · instigators · troublemakers · destabilizers · antagonizers

Phrases
Family

tempered, temperer

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