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temper
noun
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Divide temper into syllables:

tem · per

How to pronounce temper:

Definition of temper:

temper (noun):
a sudden outburst of anger.
a tendency to have sudden outbursts of anger
heat of mind or emotion proneness to anger passion

Synonyms for temper:

petulancepassiontoughnessresentmentmoodangerhumorpiqueannoyanceirritability
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Antonyms for temper:

joybodydislikeupsethealthhatehatredwrathhappinessphysicality
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