Definition of "Temper" :

noun: a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

"His temper was well known to all his employees."

noun: the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking

noun: a sudden outburst of anger

"His temper sparked like damp firewood."

noun: a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

"Whether he praised or cursed me depended on his temper at the time."

verb: change by restraining or moderating

verb: make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else

"She tempered her criticism."

verb: adjust the pitch (of pianos)

verb: harden by reheating and cooling in oil

"Temper steel."

verb: bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling

"Temper glass."