Synonyms of lose one's temper
53 similar words · 17 opposite words
Another word for lose one's temper is snap. Other synonyms of lose one's temper are blow one's top, crash out, go ape, go apeshit and go ballistic. The opposite of lose one's temper is relax.
Synonyms and similar words for lose one's temper
verbTo become angry or annoyed.
- blow one's topTo become explosively angry; to lose one's temper.
- crash out
- go ape
- go apeshitTo behave in an extreme manner; to act without restraint, especially by becoming explosively angry.
- go ballistic
- go batshitTo become completely irrational; to react in an irrationally extreme manner.
- go postalTo become aggressive and erratic, especially due to stress; specifically, to carry out a shooting spree at a workplace...
- hit the ceiling
- hit the roofTo be explosively angry; to lose one's temper.
- lose itTo become explosively angry; to lose one's temper.
- lose one's coolTo become upset or disconcerted; to lose one's temper.
- lose one's ragTo become angry.
- pop one's corkOf a man, to ejaculate.
- snap
- Note: All terms are idiomatic unless stated otherwise.
- blow a fuseTo lose one's temper; to become enraged.
- blow a gasket
- blow one's stackSynonym of blow one's top.
- cut up nastyTo become angry; to make a fuss.
- cut up roughTo become angry; to make a fuss.
- do one's block AustraliaTo lose one's temper; to get angry.
- do one's nutTo become stridently angry, especially from worry.
- flip one's lidTo become explosively angry, to lose one's temper.
- flip one's wigTo become very angry.
- flip out
- fly into a rageTo become very angry.
- fly off the handleTo become very angry or enraged; to throw a fit or go crazy.
- forget oneself
- get bent out of shape
- get one's back up
- get one's dander up
- get one's Irish up
- go bananas
- go bitchcakesTo go crazy; to get extremely angry; to flip out.
- go HAMTo enter an enraged and uncontrollable state; to go berserk.
- go H.A.M.
- go off
- go spare
- have a cow
- have a fit
- have kittens
- lose one's marblesSynonym of lose one's mind (“to become crazy”).
- lose one's mind
- lower the boom
- pitch a fitTo become angry, enraged, or upset; to act or react with an outburst, as by shouting, swearing, etc.
- shit a brick vulgarTo react strongly or excessively, especially in anger, fear, or astonishment.
- steam figuratively
- throw a fitTo become angry, enraged, or upset; to act or react with an outburst, as by shouting, swearing, etc.
- throw one's toys out of the pramTo lose one's temper; to throw a tantrum.
- vent one's gallTo openly express anger or frustration.
- get one's shirt out datedTo become angry or annoyed; to lose one's temper.
- teen obsolete
- wax wode obsolete
Opposite of lose one's temper
verbMore antonyms
- calm down
- chill
- chill out
- chillax
- cool it
- cool off
- cool one's jetsTo become less excited, intense, or active; to exercise self-restraint.
- get a grip
- have one's wits about oneTo remain calm, composed, focused, or aware.
- keep one's coolTo remain composed, calm, and even-tempered, especially in a provocative situation.
- keep one's headTo remain calm, reasonable, level-headed, especially in a situation likely to cause distress.
- pull in one's hornsTo become less impassioned, aggressive, or argumentative; to exercise restraint; to yield or capitulate.
- relax
- settle down
- simmer downTo decrease in intensity of anger, agitation, or excitement.
- unwind
- keep one's shirt on dated(Usually in the imperative) Stop being impatient; calm down.
Meaning of lose one's temper
- verb To become angry or annoyed.
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Questions about synonyms of lose one's temper
- What is another word for lose one's temper?
- Lose one's temper has 53 synonyms on Word.ws, such as snap, blow one's top, crash out, go ape, go apeshit, go ballistic, go batshit and go postal.
- What is the opposite of lose one's temper?
- The opposite of lose one's temper is relax.
- What does lose one's temper mean?
- Lose one's temper means to become angry or annoyed.
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