tantrum
noun
a violent demonstration of rage or frustration; a sudden burst of ill temper.
tantrums
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pluralof tantrum.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Aboveground, Clark is trapped in his own resentments, throwing temper tantrums like a toddler.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
Take the common problem of tantrums over bedtime.
From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2026
Initially, it was supposed to seat 650 people in 90,000 square feet, but he kept throwing tantrums about how he wanted it bigger.
From Salon ● Dec. 19, 2025
The mild-mannered yet imposingly masculine Andrew is quietly appealing as he deals with his erratic wife’s sudden tantrums and plate-shattering outbursts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
He would have to put up with his tantrums, his inconsiderate orders, and his self-importance for the rest of his life.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
