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tantrum

[tan-truhm]

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noun

a violent demonstration of rage or frustration; a sudden burst of ill temper.

Origin:
1740–50; origin uncertain

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It will drive many children into a tantrum or a sulk.

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So they panicked and then threw a great tantrum because the world was obviously not conforming to their delusions.

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tantrum (ˈtæntrəm)

—n
	(often plural) a childish fit of rage; outburst of bad temper

[C18: of unknown origin]

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