irritation vs temper

temper vs irritation

irritation and temper both are nouns.

irritation is not a verb while temper is a verb.

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

As nouns, irritation and temper are synonyms defined as:

irritation and temper: a sudden outburst of anger

Other synonyms of irritation include pique.

irritation (noun)	temper (noun)
unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment	the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking
the act of troubling or annoying someone	a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress	a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
a sudden outburst of anger	a sudden outburst of anger
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland
(pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation

irritation (verb)	temper (verb)
	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 irritation and temper

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