fevers

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Definitions

noun

A higher than normal body temperature of a person (or, generally, a mammal), usually caused by disease.“"I have a fever. I think I've the flu."”
(usually in combination with one or more preceding words) Any of various diseases.
A state of excitement or anxiety.
A group of stingrays.

verb

To put into a fever; to affect with fever.“a fevered lip”
To become fevered.

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Synonyms

excitation excitement passion pyrexia temperature feverishness febricity boils diarrhea rashes chicken pox symptoms vomiting jaundice sore throat respiratory illness colds earaches

Rhymes

underachievers heavers cleavers receivers relievers leavers grievers retrievers achievers nonbelievers

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