distemper
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Their work focused on canine distemper virus, which produces a disease in ferrets that closely resembles measles.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
The subsequent arguments on social media such as X have often been marked by a distemper out of any proportion to the subject matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
Canine distemper virus is a highly contagious disease that attacks the host's respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026
The provincial livestock office in Chiang Mai said in a statement on Friday that testing detected the highly infectious canine distemper virus as well as bacteria affecting the respiratory system.
From Barron's ● Feb. 21, 2026
True or not, Abramov was becoming more than annoyed by Bobby’s brashness and frequent distemper.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Vocabulary lists containing distemper
"The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet," Vocabulary from Act 2
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"The Tragedy of Macbeth," Vocabulary from Act 5
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"The Tragedy of Hamlet," Vocabulary from Act 3
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
