temper vs vexation

vexation vs temper

temper and vexation both are nouns.

temper is a verb but vexation is not a verb.

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

As nouns, vexation is a hypernym of temper; that is, vexation is a word with a broader meaning than temper:

temper: a sudden outburst of anger
vexation: anger produced by some annoying irritation

Other hypernyms of temper include annoyance, chafe.

temper (noun)	vexation (noun)
the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking	the act of troubling or annoying someone
a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger	something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling	anger produced by some annoying irritation
a sudden outburst of anger	the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

temper (verb)	vexation (verb)
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
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 vexation

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