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temper Antonyms

Opposite of temper

Because the opposite of temper shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A tendency to become easily annoyed or angry, or an uncontrolled outburst of anger.

Usage Example

"He apologized to the committee after losing his calmness during the heated debate."

Strongest
calmness
composure
equanimity
Strong
serenity
patience

• verb (Context 2)

To act as a neutralizing or counterbalancing force to something so as to make it less severe or extreme.

Usage Example

"The judge decided to intensify the strict sentence with mercy given the defendant's youth."

Strongest
intensify
aggravate
exacerbate
Strong
heighten
amplify

Similar words to temper

Words similar to temper shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

disposition
temperament
moderate
soften
anger
mitigate
tone down
harden
See all synonyms of temper

• Nearby Words

tellingly
telltale
temp
temper
temperament
temperamental
temperamentally

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Temper. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/temper
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