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temper vs snap

snap vs temper

temper and snap both are nouns.

temper and snap both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
temper Yes No Yes No
snap Yes No Yes No
As nouns, snap is a hypernym of temper; that is, snap is a word with a broader meaning than temper:
  • temper: the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking
  • snap: the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
Other hypernyms of temper include elasticity.
temper (noun) snap (noun)
the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking the act of catching an object with the hands
a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling any undertaking that is easy to do
a sudden outburst of anger the act of snapping the fingers; movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand
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
temper (verb) snap (verb)
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension
adjust the pitch (of pianos) close with a snapping motion
harden by reheating and cooling in oil utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
change by restraining or moderating record on photographic film
bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling to grasp hastily or eagerly
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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