ATTEMPER

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Modify the temperature of

Example:

attemper the air

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "attemper" is one way to...):

modify (make less severe or harsh or extreme)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

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