Attemper
[ә'tempә]
Definition
(v. t.) To reduce, modify, or moderate, by mixture; to temper; to regulate, as temperature.
(v. t.) To soften, mollify, or moderate; to soothe; to temper; as, to attemper rigid justice with clemency.
(v. t.) To mix in just proportion; to regulate; as, a mind well attempered with kindness and justice.
(v. t.) To accommodate; to make suitable; to adapt.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
v. a. [1]. Temper, moderate, allay, alleviate, soften, mollify, assuage, soothe, qualify, appease.[2]. Adapt, suit, fit, proportion.
Typist: Vivienne
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Moderate, subdue, compound, commingle, adapt, adjust, harmonize, modify, blend,attune, mix, mold, work, medicate, amalgamate, accommodate
ANT:Discompose, confuse, spoil, aggravate, mar
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Definition
v.t. to mix in due proportion: to modify or moderate: to adapt.—p.adj. Attem′pered tempered mild regulated.
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