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tantrum
[ tan-truhm ]
noun
- a violent demonstration of rage or frustration; a sudden burst of ill temper.
verb (used without object)
- to have a tantrum:
Don't give in to your grandson every time he tantrums.
tantrum
/ ˈtæntrəm /
noun
- often plural a childish fit of rage; outburst of bad temper
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Example Sentences
Whether the country or the courts buy into his imperial tantrum remains to be seen.
Just a few months ago my 3-year-old son, mid-tantrum, broke my grasp to run from me in a crowded subway station.
Any argument I try to hold comes tumbling out in the form of a whiny temper tantrum.
An 8-year-old girl in Missouri was held in a police car for two hours after throwing a temper tantrum in March.
This year, however, the tantrum has continued, and the words have become increasingly dire.
You probably saved my life, for you can't tell what a half-wit will do, when in a tantrum and armed with a knife.
Her voice soared shrilly to match the heights of her tantrum.
He's not had a tantrum or a whining fit since you made friends.
"I may be obliged to have a tantrum," said Colin regretfully.
Of course Dr. Craven had been sent for the morning after Colin had had his tantrum.
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