Tantrum
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Child Behavior
Tantrum often describes typical behavior in young kids struggling to express emotions. Whenever he can't play outside, the toddler has a tantrum.
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Strong Emotion
The word 'tantrum' implies there is a strong emotional component, usually anger or frustration. She screamed and kicked during her tantrum.
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Short-Lived
A tantrum is typically a short-lived episode, not an extended period of behavior. The child’s tantrum lasted only a few minutes.