Word Meaning

fever definition and meaning

n. A diseased state of the system, marked by increased heat, acceleration of the pulse, and a general derangement of the functions, including usually, thirst and loss of appetite. Many diseases, of which fever is the most prominent symptom, are denominated fevers; as, typhoid fever; yellow fever.
n. Excessive excitement of the passions in consequence of strong emotion; a condition of great excitement; as, this quarrel has set my blood in a fever.
v. t. To put into a fever; to affect with fever; as, a fevered lip.

Crossword clues for fever

- Agitated state
- Ague
- Excitement
- Flu symptom
- Frenzy
- Great bodily heat
- High body temperature
- High temperature
- Illness, scarlet ...
- In cafe, vermin created great excitement
- Infection with high temperature