destemper in a sentence

Definition

Destemper (verb): to disturb the temper or calmness of someone or something, often causing agitation or anger.

A sudden outburst of anger can destemper even the calmest of individuals.
The politician's harsh words seemed to destemper the already tense atmosphere in the room.
She tried to remain composed, but the unexpected news threatened to destemper her usual poise.
In moments of high stress, it's easy for misunderstandings to destemper relationships.
His reckless behavior was enough to destemper the entire team's spirit before the big game.