distemper

[US]/dɪ'stempə/
[UK]/dɪ'stɛmpɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a severe fever, bad mood, abnormal condition of illness
vt. paint with distemper paint, make someone become crazy
Word Forms
Pluraldistempers
Third Person Singulardistempers
Past Tensedistempered
Past Participledistempered
Present Participledistempering

Phrases & Collocations

Distemper in dogs

Symptoms of distemper

Prevention of distemper

Treatment for distemper

canine distemper

Example Sentences

the distempered roof timbers.

For example, lack of performance feedback, the distempered system of performance appraisal, and unclear performance standard.

The dog was diagnosed with distemper.

Vaccination is important to prevent distemper in pets.

Distemper can be fatal if left untreated.

The shelter is dealing with a distemper outbreak.

Symptoms of distemper include fever and coughing.

The vet recommended testing for distemper.

Distemper is a highly contagious viral disease.

The distemper outbreak was contained through quarantine measures.

Treatment for distemper may include supportive care and medication.

It's important to recognize the early signs of distemper in animals.

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