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tan·trum
 tantrum
- pronunciation:
- taen
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noun |
| definition: |
a violent, noisy display of temper, esp. by a young child.
The screaming child was obviously having a tantrum.
- synonyms:
- conniption, fit
- similar words:
- blowup, eruption, explosion, flare-up, frenzy, outburst, rampage, scene, storm
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| related words: |
blast, fury, temper |
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