Distemper

/dɪsˈtɛmpə(ɹ)/

noun

  1. A viral disease of animals, such as dogs and cats, characterised by fever, coughing and catarrh.

  2. A disorder of the humours of the body; a disease.

  3. A glue-based paint.

verb

  1. To temper or mix unduly; to make disproportionate; to change the due proportions of.

  2. To derange the functions of, whether bodily, mental, or spiritual; to disorder; to disease.

  3. To deprive of temper or moderation; to disturb; to ruffle; to make disaffected, ill-humoured, or malignant.

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