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English noun: fever

1. fever (state) a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection


Synonymsfebricity, febrility, feverishness, pyrexia


Broader (hypernym)symptom


Narrower (hyponym)hyperpyrexia

2. fever (feeling) intense nervous anticipation


SamplesIn a fever of resentment.


Broader (hypernym)anticipation, expectancy


Narrower (hyponym)buck fever, gold fever









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