weaken vs temper

temper vs weaken

weaken is not a noun while temper is a noun.

weaken and temper both are verbs.

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

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

weaken: lessen the strength of
temper: make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else

Other hyponyms of weaken include de-energise, de-energize, break, devitalise, devitalize, shake, depress, unbrace, etiolate, cripple, stultify, cut, dilute, reduce, thin, thin out, attenuate, rarefy, blunt, moderate, mollify, season, debilitate, drain, enfeeble, enervate, dampen, negate, neutralise, neutralize, nullify, castrate, emasculate, wash out.

weaken (noun)	temper (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

weaken (verb)	temper (verb)
become weaker	make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
lessen the strength of	adjust the pitch (of pianos)
reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of	harden by reheating and cooling in oil
lessen in force or effect	change by restraining or moderating
destroy property or hinder normal operations	bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling

Difference between weaken and temper

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