temper
Example Sentences
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It will keep her from losing her temper with him.
From Literature
It was a meeting typical of what everyone had come to expect from Mullineaux—warnings of danger cushioned in a peaceful voice, wild fears and rumors tempered by the limits of past eruptions.
From Literature
That has curtailed the ability of financial institutions to step in and temper big price moves.
Deutsche Bank’s Weathers suggested investors temper their enthusiasm around the AI opportunity.
From MarketWatch
Ben certainly isn’t perfect—we all know he has a nasty temper.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
