Impulse and Temper

Impulse

Impulse noun - Something that arouses action or activity.

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Temper and impulse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Temper" instead a noun "Impulse".

Nearby Words: impulsive, impulsively, impulsion, impulsing, impulsed

Temper noun - A special quality or impression associated with something.

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Impulse and temper are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Impulse" instead a noun "Temper".

high	high impulse	high temper
poor	poor impulse	poor temper
selfish	selfish impulse	selfish temper
strong	strong impulse	strong temper
Other adjectives: constant, psychic, unstable, sudden, out-of-control.

A major thread in the series is learning to temper the altruistic impulse with self-regard.

Source: Manga / ×××HOLiC
The Reveal: Fate deals her some cruel hands, but Nasa's fiery temper and lack of impulse control makes some of her own problems, like how she keeps getting into fights in public, or when she impulsively marries Larry, or when she starts a brawl at the Randall dinner.

Source: Film / Call Her Savage
In Rome, Lucius Vorenus has ironclad impulse control (except when it comes to his infamous temper), which is amusing given that the generals of the army (Caesar and Anthony) are just as lewd as the enlisted men.

Source: Officer and a Gentleman

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