Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Tempers.
Tempers - as a noun
A sudden outburst of anger
Example: "His temper sparked like damp firewood"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
irritation10pique16A characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
Example: "Whether he praised or cursed me depended on his temper at the time"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
humor10humour11mood7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
feeling11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
Example: "His temper was well known to all his employees"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
biliousness13irritability17peevishness19pettishness16snappishness19surliness9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ill natureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
toughness13Tempers - as a verb
Bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling
Example: "Temper glass"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anneal6normalize20Adjust the pitch (of pianos)
Make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
Example: "She tempered her criticism"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
moderate11mollify15season6Example Sentences
"Their tempers flared during the argument."
"The hot weather seemed to worsen everyone's tempers."
"They had a heated exchange, both losing their tempers."
"She tempers her criticism with kindness."
"The coach tempers his strictness with understanding."
Word Game Points
Is TEMPERS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tempers is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TEMPERS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is TEMPERS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tempers is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTEMPERS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is TEMPERS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tempers is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTEMPERS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
