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Definition of: attemper
(ə·tem′pər) v.t.
1. To reduce or modify by or as by mixture.
2. To modify the temperature of.
3. To moderate or appease, as excited feelings.
4. To adapt (oneself) so as to harmonize.
5. Obs. To control; regulate. [<OF atemprer <L attemperare adjust < ad- to + temperare regulate]
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