n.
1.a sudden outburst of anger
2.a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
3.a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
4.the elasticity and hardness of a metal object temper v.
1.toughen (steel or glass) by a process of gradually heating and cooling
2.harden by reheating and cooling in oil
3.adjust the pitch (of pianos)
4.make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
5.restrain or temper
Idiom of the Day
through thick and thin
through all difficulties and troubles, through good times and bad times
The woman's husband is always ready to help her and supports her through thick and thin.