Word a Day
tantrum
What does tantrum mean?
tantrum (noun): an often childish display or fit of bad temper.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use tantrum in a sentence?
- Many parents become embarrassed by their children throwing tantrums in public places. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce tantrum?
/ˈtæntɹəm/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
What are synonyms of tantrum?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “tantrum” mean?
strength or force gained by motion or movement
Not quite: that's what momentum means.
an act that disregards an agreement or a right
Not quite: that's what violation means.
an often childish display or fit of bad temper
Right! That's what “tantrum” means.
a mental position from which things are viewed
Not quite: that's what standpoint means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “tantrum”?
fit
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fog
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hay
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hut
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