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DISTEMPER

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Distemper.

Distemper - as a noun

Any of various infectious viral diseases of animals

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
animal disease
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An angry and disagreeable mood

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ill humorill humour
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
humor10humour11mood7temper10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Paint made by mixing the pigments with water and a binder

A painting created with paint that is made by mixing the pigments with water and a binder

A method of painting in which the pigments are mixed with water and a binder; used for painting posters or murals or stage scenery

Distemper - as a verb

Paint with distemper

Example Sentences

"The news of the accident distempered her father."
"He tried to distemper his anxiety with deep breaths."
"Their argument did nothing but distemper the mood of the room."
"The divisive speech only served to distemper the crowd further."
"The negative comments began to distemper her confidence."
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Word Game Points

Is DISTEMPER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, distemper is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISTEMPER has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DISTEMPER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distemper is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISTEMPER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is DISTEMPER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distemper is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISTEMPER has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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