tantrum
The word “tantrum” has 2 syllables: tan-trum
It's pronounced as /ˈtæn.trəm/
What is synonym and antonym for tantrum?
In the thesaurus, “tantrum” has 55 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for tantrum along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for tantrum
- agitation
- anger
- angriness
- animosity
- blowup
- choler
- conniption
- dander
- delirium
- distraction
- eruption
- explosion
- fireworks
- fit
- flare-up
- frenzy
- furor
- furore
- fury
- grouch
- hemorrhage
- hissy
- hissy fit
- huff
- hump
- hysteria
- hysterics
- indignation
- irateness
- ire
- lividity
- lividness
- outburst
- paroxysm
- pet
- pouts
- rage
- rampage
- reaction
- rise
- scene
- seizure
- snit
- spasm
- spleen
- storm
- sulkiness
- sullenness
- temper
- temper tantrum
- upheaval
- uproar
- wax
- wrath
- wrathfulness
Antonyms for tantrum
Meanings of tantrum
- noun
- An often childish display or fit of bad temper.
- verb
- To throw a tantrum.
Example Sentences
- The toddler threw a tantrum when his toy was taken away.
- She managed to stay calm despite her child's loud tantrum.
- His sudden tantrum surprised everyone in the meeting.
- After a brief tantrum, he finally agreed to go to bed.
- The teacher knew how to handle a student's tantrum with patience.
On this page you'll find 59 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tantrum, such as: agitation, anger, angriness, animosity, blowup, calm, choler.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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