violent temper

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a tendency to become physically aggressive when angry

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  • He broke the chair in a fit of violent temper.
  • Everyone was afraid of the old man's violent temper.
  • His violent temper often led to trouble with the police.
  • She struggled to cope with her husband's violent temper.
  • Alcohol only made his violent temper even worse.
  • The neighbors could hear him shouting in a violent temper.
  • He was known for having a violent temper when things didn't go his way.
  • Therapy helped him manage his violent temper more effectively.
  • A violent temper can destroy relationships very quickly.
  • Despite his violent temper, he was a very talented musician.