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temper

/ˈtɛmpɚ/

Meaning 1

moderate or soften something, like a mood

“He tried to temper his excitement before the game.”
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Illustration of temper: moderate or soften something, like a mood

Meaning 2

A person's mood or the ability to be calm.

“The child lost his temper when his toy broke unexpectedly.”
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Illustration of temper: A person's mood or the ability to be calm.