temper
noun
a particular state of mind or feelings.
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
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One of Buhari's biggest challenges will be tempering expectations from his constituency, a people tired of terrorist violence and a corrupt government.
From US News ● May 29, 2015