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.