ill temper

/ˌˈɪl ˌtɛmpər/
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Other forms: ill tempers

Definitions of ill temper
  1. noun
    a persisting angry mood
    synonyms: bad temper
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    types:
    irascibility, quick temper, short temper, spleen
    a feeling of resentful anger
    conniption, fit, scene, tantrum
    a display of bad temper
    type of:
    anger, bile, choler, ire
    anger; irritability
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