1. (noun)distemper any of various infectious viral diseases of animals Synonyms: ill humor, ill humour
2. (noun)ill humor, ill humour, distemper an angry and disagreeable mood Synonyms: ill humor, distemper, ill humour
3. (noun)distemper paint made by mixing the pigments with water and a binder Synonyms: ill humor, ill humour
4. (noun)distemper a painting created with paint that is made by mixing the pigments with water and a binder Synonyms: ill humor, ill humour
5. (verb)distemper a method of painting in which the pigments are mixed with water and a binder; used for painting posters or murals or stage scenery Synonyms: ill humor, ill humour
6. (verb)distemper paint with distemper
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'distemper'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. distemper Disease is the general term for any deviation from health; in a more limited sense it denotes some definite morbid condition; disorder and affection are rather partial and limited; as, a nervou Synonyms: disease, affection, disorder, indisposition, sickness, ailment, distemper, infirmity, unhealthiness, complaint, illness, malady, unsoundness Antonyms: health, robustness, soundness, strength, sturdiness, vigor