Sap and Temper

Sap

Sap verb - To diminish the physical strength of.

Temper and sap are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Temper" instead a verb "Sap".

Temper

Temper verb - Make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else; moderate.

Sap and temper are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sap" instead a verb "Temper".

How words are described

poor poor sap poor temper
explosive explosive sap explosive temper
sociopathic sociopathic sap sociopathic temper

Common collocations

power sap power temper power

Both words in one sentence

  • Hair-Trigger Temper Some Girls: Holli Vavasour has such a legendary temper, that all her friends run for the hills or watch in helpless resignation when she goes off on some poor sap.
  • All of which is going to make an unpleasant experience for the poor sap who happens to get on the wrong side of their temper.
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