(dis-tem-per) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. 1 any of various infectious viral diseases of animals; 2 an angry and disagreeable mood

Example Sentence

The dog suffered from distemper. OR He was left alone because of his distemper.

Synonyms

animal disease; animal ailment; ill humor; angry mood

Antonyms

healthy animal; good mood

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

distemper
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • kemper
  • stemper
  • temper
  • tremper

  • distemper