attemper
[ uh-tem-per ]
verb (used with object)Archaic.
to modify or moderate by mixing or blending with something different or opposite.
to regulate or modify the temperature of.
to soothe; mollify; mitigate.
to accommodate; adapt (usually followed by to).
Origin of attemper
1Other words from attemper
- un·at·tem·pered, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for attemper
attemper
/ (əˈtɛmpə) /
verb(tr) archaic
to modify by blending; temper
to moderate or soothe
to accommodate or bring into harmony
Derived forms of attemper
- attemperment, noun
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