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lose temper

verb as in blow up

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We do ourselves actual physical harm when we lose temper; the tart speech takes virtue out of us.

Of course no lady or gentleman will lose temper under such circumstances.

He knew how wrong it is to lose temper, and he despised the frivolous excuses often made by people for doing so.

But if the Borrovian is to lose temper with every one who girds at Borrow he will lead a not very comfortable life.

At first the horses did not heed, but presently one began to lose temper and courage and turned in toward the upward slope.

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On this page you'll find 14 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to lose one's temper, such as: become irate, blow one's top, blow up, and boil over.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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