temper vs alter

alter vs temper

temper is a noun but alter is not a noun.

temper and alter both are verbs.

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

As verbs, alter is a hypernym of temper; that is, alter is a word with a broader meaning than temper:

temper: change by restraining or moderating
alter: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

Other hypernyms of temper include change, modify.

temper (noun)	alter (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

temper (verb)	alter (verb)
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else	remove the ovaries of
adjust the pitch (of pianos)	become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
harden by reheating and cooling in oil	cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
change by restraining or moderating	insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby
bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling	make an alteration to

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