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Tantrum

Definition

(informal) A sudden, uncontrolled outburst of anger, usually by a child, but also by an adult, often accompanied by shouting, crying, or violent behaviour.

Example Sentences

1The toddler threw a tantrum in the supermarket when his mother refused to buy him sweets.
2After losing the match, the coach had a tantrum, accusing the referee of biased decisions.
3Her little brother's tantrums were getting worse, and their parents were at a loss for how to calm him down.
4The celebrity's tantrum on set caused filming to be delayed for hours, much to the frustration of the crew.
5The politician's tantrum during the debate, where he shouted at the moderator, was widely reported in the media.

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