attemper

[US]/ætˈtɛmpər/
[UK]/atˈtɛmər/

Translation

vto moderate or adjust something; to make more bearable or acceptable.
Word Forms
Third Person Singularattempers
Present Participleattempering
Past Tenseattempered
Past Participleattempered

Phrases & Collocations

attemper one's expectations

attemper one's behavior

attemper with caution

Example Sentences

the teacher tried to attemper the students' anxiety before the exam.

he used music to attemper the tense atmosphere in the room.

to attemper the heat, she added more water to the soup.

the manager decided to attemper the workload during the busy season.

we need to attemper our expectations for this project.

she spoke softly to attemper his frustration.

the coach attempered the training intensity for the injured players.

to attemper the impact of the news, the company issued a statement.

they attempered their approach to make it more inclusive.

he tried to attemper the criticism with a positive note.

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