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tantrum

noun as in fit

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Whether the country or the courts buy into his imperial tantrum remains to be seen.

Just a few months ago my 3-year-old son, mid-tantrum, broke my grasp to run from me in a crowded subway station.

Any argument I try to hold comes tumbling out in the form of a whiny temper tantrum.

An 8-year-old girl in Missouri was held in a police car for two hours after throwing a temper tantrum in March.

This year, however, the tantrum has continued, and the words have become increasingly dire.

You probably saved my life, for you can't tell what a half-wit will do, when in a tantrum and armed with a knife.

Her voice soared shrilly to match the heights of her tantrum.

He's not had a tantrum or a whining fit since you made friends.

"I may be obliged to have a tantrum," said Colin regretfully.

Of course Dr. Craven had been sent for the morning after Colin had had his tantrum.

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On this page you'll find 35 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to tantrum, such as: flare-up, outburst, temper, anger, animosity, and conniption.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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