temper vs distemper

distemper vs temper

temper and distemper both are nouns.

temper and distemper both are verbs.

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

As nouns, distemper is a hyponym of temper; that is, distemper is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than temper:

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

Other hyponyms of temper include peeve, sulk, sulkiness, amiability, good humor, good humour, good temper, ill humor, ill humour.

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

temper (verb)	distemper (verb)
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else	paint with distemper
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 temper and distemper

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