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This shown by irate MP erupting? (6)

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temper

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'this' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'shown by irate mp erupting?' is the wordplay.
'shown by' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'TEMPER' can be found hidden inside 'irate mp erupting'.

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(Other definitions for temper that I've seen before include "Irritability" , "Moderate or soften the effects of" , "Tendency to become angry easily" , "Rage" , "Soften - disposition" .)

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