temper
Definition of abbreviation (noun) -
to moderate; to soften; to tone down; to toughen; to hardenPart of speech:
VerbForms: tempered; tempered; tempering
Example sentences with this word:
She drew a hot bath, but then realized she'd have to temper it with a little cool water or end up scalded.
The craftsman tempered the steel before being able to twist it to form a table leg.
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