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fever

[fee-ver] / ˈfi vər /
NOUN
state of high temperature or agitation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
delirium frenzy turmoil
STRONG
ecstasy excitement ferment fervor fire flush heat intensity passion pyrexia restlessness unrest
WEAK
burning up febrile disease running a temperature the shakes
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calmness peace
STRONG
apathy calm contentedness coolness dullness lethargy
WEAK
chill coldness freeze frigidity

Example Sentences

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Flea-borne typhus infection symptoms include fever, headache, chills, body aches and a rash on or around the chest, sides and back.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Her parents took her to Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil, but doctors initially thought she had scarlet fever or Strep A, and sent her home, according to her parents.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Emma is an ambassador for Meningitis Now and has warned parents to look out for symptoms - these can start abruptly and progress rapidly, including a high fever, severe headache and vomiting.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Residents of Kyoto and other tourist hotspots have expressed exasperation with selfie-taking crowds, and now an online backlash against Japan fever is growing.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Marble fever was gripping Key West, and we were the best crew on the island.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.