TEMPERS Synonyms: 158 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of temper

as in auras

a special quality or impression associated with something there's a temper of tranquility about the retreat that visitors find very inviting

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as in spirits

a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion was in quite a bad temper after spilling his juice all over his new shirt

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as in temperaments

one's characteristic attitude or mood she has an even temper and a calm manner that sets everyone all at ease

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tempers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of temper

as in anneals

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Recent Examples of tempers

Noun

Superstars at both ends, tempers ready to flare, world-class soccer, and a roaring Camp Nou crowd. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026 Ireland needed goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher at his best to deny Israel after the break, and tempers became frayed around the hour mark after a clash between Idah and Raz Shlomo. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026 Expect egos to run hot and tempers to flare as everyone tries to keep things civil. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026 That cools economic growth and tempers price increases as demand slows. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 Those tempers were not helped by the nasty collision between Guehi and Veiga just before the break, as the Englishman clattered into the midfielder in attempt to head the ball away. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Whether these moves are enough to cool tempers on the streets, or simply price out the backpackers while the crowds keep coming, is a question Barcelona will answer over the next few summers. — Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Later, the Moon opposes Mars, making tempers quick and reactions sharper than intended. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026 Even in healthy relationships, people sometimes lose their tempers. — Angela Haupt, Time, 16 July 2026

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Noun

As the tiny village fell into disrepair and the locals forgot about the gas-station man and his quirky hobby, stories of hauntings and spooky auras became commonplace.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
They’re paired with 3D candy corn, shadowy auras, and slick chrome spiderwebs.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 Oct. 2026

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The week will start dry and warmer than normal, but rain chances return Tuesday and could dampen Halloween spirits, with a 40% chance of rain Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
As the Commander of the crew, my main responsibilities were to make sure the crew was safe, in good health and spirits, getting along well and on top of their work.

— Michaela Musilova, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of spirits

Noun

In no small part, the internet and social media have helped create these temperaments fraught with contempt bordering on hatred.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Are there some breeds, some illnesses, some temperaments that are better suited to hospice care than others?

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Definition of temperaments

Verb

Swinging to Democrats Rich Thau, president of Engagious, moderates these focus groups.

— Ashley Lopez, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026
Some of those people have appeared on the Legends Panel that Rogers moderates annually during the IAAPA Expo at the Orange County Convention Center.

— Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of moderates

Noun

Graveyards, which would seem haunted by definition, are popular destinations, and a few in the state are legendary for their eerie atmospheres and ghost sightings.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
But these four films manage to create genuinely unnerving atmospheres of dread.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of atmospheres

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If there aren’t personal dispositions from an ethical or medical perspective, there is no reason to completely omit any ingredient from one’s diet.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026
Knowledge of the enemy’s dispositions can only be obtained from other men.

— Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of dispositions

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