Attemper

At·tem·per

Attemper

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Attempered; p. pr. & vb. n. Attempering

  1. To reduce, modify, or moderate, by mixture; to temper; to regulate, as temperature.
    If sweet with bitter . . . were not attempered still.
  2. To soften, mollify, or moderate; to soothe; to temper; as, to attemper rigid justice with clemency.
  3. To mix in just proportion; to regulate; as, a mind well attempered with kindness and justice.
  4. To accommodate; to make suitable; to adapt.
    Arts . . . attempered to the lyre.