attemperment
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attemper (əˈtɛmpə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to modify by blending; temper |
| 2. | to moderate or soothe |
| 3. | to accommodate or bring into harmony |
| at'temperment | |
| —n | |
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