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What is another word for Tempering? – 219 Tempering Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    moderating mitigating alleviating soothing calming pacifying mollifying assuaging allaying easing relieving reducing lessening diminishing softening weakening moderating tempering adjusting regulating balancing harmonizing stabilizing steadying calming tranquilizing soothing quieting stilling hushing gentle lenient humane benevolent kind merciful clement gentle mild lenitive palliative curative restorative remedial corrective amendatory emollient balsamic mitigative extenuating moderative alleviative abating lessening decreasing slackening relaxing loosening unstringing detaching disengaging disconnecting separating parting dividing severing sundering cleaving riving rending tearing splitting parting dividing.

    Meaning of Tempering

    According to Oxford Dictionary, tempering refers to the process of making something less severe or intense, especially by adding a moderating or soothing element.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines tempering as the act of making something more moderate or manageable, often by adding a counterbalancing element.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes tempering as the process of reducing the intensity or severity of something, often by adding a calming or soothing element.

    Example Uses

    • The manager's calm demeanor helped to temper the tension in the meeting room.
    • The new policy aims to temper the effects of climate change by reducing carbon emissions.
    • The teacher's gentle approach helped to temper the student's frustration and anxiety.
    • The company's financial troubles were tempered by the announcement of a major new investment.
    • The heat of the argument was tempered by the introduction of a neutral third party.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    intensifying exacerbating aggravating worsening increasing heightening sharpening strengthening intensifying inflaming irritating provoking inciting fomenting stirring rousing arousing kindling igniting fueling feeding sustaining perpetuating prolonging extending escalating amplifying magnifying exaggerating overemphasizing.

    Related Nouns

    heat treatment metallurgy steel production metalworking forging casting welding soldering brazing thermal processing crystallization nucleation precipitation solidification transformation modification alteration change adaptation adjustment calibration regulation control moderation mitigation alleviation relief comfort solace consolation reassurance tranquility serenity peace harmony balance stability.

    Related Verbs

    harden strengthen toughen anneal quench cool heat treat process modify alter change adapt adjust regulate control moderate mitigate alleviate relieve comfort soothe calm pacify tranquilize stabilize balance harmonize steady quiet still hush gentle lenify palliate cure restore remedy correct amend.

    Related Adjectives

    moderate mild gentle lenient humane benevolent kind merciful clement soft weak fragile delicate sensitive tranquil serene peaceful harmonious balanced stable steady calm soothing comforting relieving alleviating mitigating moderating adjusting regulating controlling thermal crystalline metallic metalled hardened strengthened toughened.