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snap vs temper

temper vs snap

snap and temper both are nouns.

snap and temper both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
snap Yes No Yes No
temper Yes No Yes No
As nouns, temper is a hyponym of snap; that is, temper is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than snap:
  • snap: the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
  • temper: the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking
Other hyponyms of snap include resilience, resiliency, bounce, bounciness, give, spring, springiness, stretch, stretchability, stretchiness, toughness, elasticity of shear.
snap (noun) temper (noun)
the act of catching an object with the hands the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking
(American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
any undertaking that is easy to do a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
the act of snapping the fingers; movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand a sudden outburst of anger
a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound
an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera
the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
a sudden sharp noise
a sudden breaking
the noise produced by the rapid movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand
a crisp round cookie flavored with ginger
tender green beans without strings that easily snap into sections
a spell of cold weather
snap (verb) temper (verb)
break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
close with a snapping motion adjust the pitch (of pianos)
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone harden by reheating and cooling in oil
record on photographic film change by restraining or moderating
to grasp hastily or eagerly bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling
separate or cause to separate abruptly
cause to make a snapping sound
put in play with a snap
bring the jaws together
lose control of one's emotions
move or strike with a noise
move with a snapping sound
make a sharp sound
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