distemper vs temper

temper vs distemper

distemper and temper both are nouns.

distemper and temper both are verbs.

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

As nouns, temper is a hypernym of distemper; that is, temper is a word with a broader meaning than distemper:

distemper: an angry and disagreeable mood
temper: a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

Other hypernyms of distemper include humor, humour, mood.

distemper (noun)	temper (noun)
a method of painting in which the pigments are mixed with water and a binder; used for painting posters or murals or stage scenery	the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking
a painting created with paint that is made by mixing the pigments with water and a binder	a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
paint made by mixing the pigments with water and a binder	a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
an angry and disagreeable mood	a sudden outburst of anger
any of various infectious viral diseases of animals

distemper (verb)	temper (verb)
paint with distemper	make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
	adjust the pitch (of pianos)
	harden by reheating and cooling in oil
	change by restraining or moderating
	bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling

Difference between distemper and temper

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