adjust vs temper

temper vs adjust

adjust is not a noun while temper is a noun.

adjust and temper both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
adjust	No	No	Yes	No
temper	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, temper is a hyponym of adjust; that is, temper is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than adjust:

adjust: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
temper: adjust the pitch (of pianos)

Other hyponyms of adjust include proportion, modulate, tune, tune up, calibrate, fine-tune, graduate, tune, tune up, time, trim, zero, zero in, zero, readjust, reset, attune, time, set, modulate, regulate, focalise, focalize, focus, sharpen, sync, synchronise, synchronize, pressurise, pressurize, decompress, depressurise, depressurize, fit, match, plumb, align, coordinate, ordinate, harmonise, harmonize, reconcile, linearise, linearize, justify, citify.

adjust (noun)	temper (noun)
	the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking
	a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
	a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
	a sudden outburst of anger

adjust (verb)	temper (verb)
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard	make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions	adjust the pitch (of pianos)
make correspondent or conformable	harden by reheating and cooling in oil
place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight	change by restraining or moderating
decide how much is to be paid on an insurance claim	bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling

Difference between adjust and temper

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