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fever

/ˈfivər/
noun
  1. An abnormally high body temperature, usually caused by illness.
    • She took medicine to reduce the fever and felt better by evening.
    • If your fever doesn't go down by tomorrow, you should see a doctor.
    • The child had a fever of 102 degrees, so the doctor recommended rest and fluids.
  2. A state of intense excitement, agitation, or activity.
    • The city was in a fever of anticipation before the championship game.
    • The election campaign created a fever of political debate across the country.
    • He worked with a fever of creativity, finishing the painting in one night.
Synonyms
temperatureexcitement
Antonyms
chillcalm
verb
  1. To cause to have a fever or become very excited.
    • The hot sun fevered his skin, making him feel dizzy.
    • The infection fevered the patient for several days.
    • The news of the discovery fevered the scientific community.