humour vs temper

temper vs humour

humour and temper both are nouns.

humour and temper both are verbs.

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

As nouns, humour and temper are synonyms defined as:

humour and temper: a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

Other synonyms of humour include humor, mood.

humour (noun)	temper (noun)
the quality of being funny	the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking
the trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous	a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
the liquid parts of the body	a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
(Middle Ages) one of the four fluids in the body whose balance was believed to determine your emotional and physical state	a sudden outburst of anger
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

humour (verb)	temper (verb)
put into a good mood	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 humour and temper

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