01 v. t. To reduce, modify, or moderate, by mixture; to temper; to regulate, as temperature.
imp. & p. p.
Attempered; p. pr. & vb. n.
Attempering
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To reduce, modify, or moderate, by mixture; to temper; to regulate, as temperature.“If sweet with bitter . . . were not attempered still.” — Trench.
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To soften, mollify, or moderate; to soothe; to temper; as, to attemper rigid justice with clemency.
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To mix in just proportion; to regulate; as, a mind well attempered with kindness and justice.
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To accommodate; to make suitable; to adapt.“Arts . . . attempered to the lyre.” — Pope.