temper vs humour

humour vs temper

temper and humour both are nouns.

temper and humour both are verbs.

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

As nouns, temper and humour are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of temper include humor, mood.

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

temper (verb)	humour (verb)
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else	put into a good mood
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 humour

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