distemper

UK
/dɪsˈtɛmpə/
US
/dɪsˈtɛmpɚ/

Translations

distempernoun
distempers
pl
The veterinarian diagnosed the dog with distemper.
Ветеринар диагностировал у собаки чуму.
Distemper is a serious disease that affects dogs.
Дистемпер - это серьезное заболевание, которое поражает собак.
Additional translations
distemperverb
distempered
Past Simple
distempered
Past Participle
distempering
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈtɛmpə/
US
/dɪsˈtɛmpɚ/
The news seemed to distemper him greatly.
Новости, казалось, сильно его расстроили.
The unfair decision served to distemper the community.
Несправедливое решение возмутило сообщество.
Additional translations
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distemperadjective
Used attributively, e.g. "distemper paint", "distemper murals".

Definitions

distempernoun
A viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs, characterized by fever, coughing, and catarrh.
The veterinarian diagnosed the puppy with distemper after observing its symptoms.
A state of disorder or disturbance.
The political distemper in the country led to widespread protests.
A type of paint made by mixing pigments with water and a binding agent, used for painting walls and ceilings.
The artist chose distemper for the mural because of its matte finish.
distemperverb
To paint or decorate with distemper, a type of paint made by mixing pigments with water and a binding agent.
The artist decided to distemper the walls of the gallery to give them a unique texture.
(archaic) To disturb, disorder, or derange; to throw out of order.
The relentless heat began to distemper their minds.
distemperadjective
Made with or relating to distemper paint or the technique of painting with distemper.
The distemper murals have retained their vivid colours despite the centuries.