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Meaning of distempered

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

distempered

Pronunciation:/dɪsˈtɛmpəd/

verb

Definitions

  1. To temper or mix unduly; to make disproportionate; to change the due proportions of.

  2. To derange the functions of, whether bodily, mental, or spiritual; to disorder; to disease.

  3. To deprive of temper or moderation; to disturb; to ruffle; to make disaffected, ill-humoured, or malignant.

  4. To intoxicate.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Affected with or suffering from distemper.

    Synonyms:diseased