temperish

/tɛmˈpɛrɪʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become temperate, or to moderate in severity or intensity

“The storm was expected to temperish by evening.”

2. verb

to spoil or make something lose its freshness, especially by exposure to heat or air

“The flowers will temperish quickly in the direct sunlight.”

Synonyms

  • cool
  • mellow
  • moderate
  • temperate

Antonyms

  • aggravate
  • exacerbate
  • heighten
  • intensify