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1 temper
n. humeur, slecht humeur--------v. temperen, matigen; verzachten; doen bedaren; mengen; aanmakentemper1[ tempə]2 kwade/slechte bui♦voorbeelden:1 be in a bad temper • in een slecht humeur zijn, de pest in hebben1 temperament ⇒ geaardheid, natuur2 opvliegendheid ⇒ opvliegend karakter, drift(igheid)♦voorbeelden:♦voorbeelden:lose one's temper • zijn kalmte verliezen〈 formeel〉 out of temper with • boos/woedend op————————temper2〈 werkwoord〉2 temperen ⇒ matigen, intomen -
2 temper brittleness
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3 temper colour
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4 lose one's temper
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5 a changeable temper
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6 a foul temper
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7 a frayed temper
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8 a furious temper
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9 a person of (a) sweet temper
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10 a woman with an uncertain temper
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11 an even temper
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12 be in a bad temper
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13 fly into a rage/passion/temper
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14 fly/get into a temper
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15 get into a temper
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16 have a temper
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17 he flounced out in a temper
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18 ill humour/temper
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19 in a violent temper
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20 keep one's temper
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Temper — Tem per, n. 1. The state of any compound substance which results from the mixture of various ingredients; due mixture of different qualities; just combination; as, the temper of mortar. [1913 Webster] 2. Constitution of body; temperament; in old… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
temper — [tem′pər] vt. [ME tempren < OE temprian & OFr temprer, both < L temperare, to observe proper measure, mix, regulate, forbear < tempus (gen. temporis), time, period, orig., a span < IE * tempos, a span < * temp , to pull < base * … English World dictionary
Temper — Tem per, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Tempered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Tempering}.] [AS. temprian or OF. temper, F. temp[ e]rer, and (in sense 3) temper, L. temperare, akin to tempus time. Cf. {Temporal}, {Distemper}, {Tamper}.] 1. To mingle in due… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
temper — [n1] state of mind atmosphere, attitude, attribute, aura, character, climate, complexion, condition, constitution, disposition, drift, frame of mind, humor, individualism, individuality, leaning, makeup, mind, mood, nature, orientation, outlook,… … New thesaurus
temper — ► NOUN 1) a person s state of mind in terms of their being angry or calm. 2) a tendency to become angry easily. 3) an angry state of mind. 4) the degree of hardness and elasticity in steel or other metal. ► VERB 1) improve the temper of (a metal) … English terms dictionary
temper — vb *moderate, qualify Analogous words: *adjust, regulate, fix: mitigate, alleviate, lighten, assuage, allay, *relieve: mollify, *pacify, appease Antonyms: intensify temper n 1 * … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Temper — Tem per, v. i. 1. To accord; to agree; to act and think in conformity. [Obs.] Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. To have or get a proper or desired state or quality; to grow soft and pliable. [1913 Webster] I have him already tempering between my finger and … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Temper — Temper. См. Отпуск. (Источник: «Металлы и сплавы. Справочник.» Под редакцией Ю.П. Солнцева; НПО Профессионал , НПО Мир и семья ; Санкт Петербург, 2003 г.) … Словарь металлургических терминов
temper — index abate (lessen), adapt, adjust (regulate), allay, alleviate, alter, animus … Law dictionary
temper — I UK [ˈtempə(r)] / US [ˈtempər] noun Word forms temper : singular temper plural tempers ** 1) [countable/uncountable] a tendency to get angry very quickly That temper of yours is going to get you into trouble. She should never have married a man… … English dictionary
temper — tem|per1 [ tempər ] noun ** 1. ) count or uncount a tendency to get angry very quickly: That temper of yours is going to get you into trouble. She should never have married a man with such a violent temper. have a short temper (=become angry very … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English