Definition of fever
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a : a rise of body temperature above the normal
b : any of various diseases of which fever is a prominent symptom
2a : a state of heightened or intense emotion or activity
b : a contagious usually transient enthusiasm : craze
fever
verbDefinition of fever (Entry 2 of 2)
: to throw into a fever : agitate
: to contract or be in a fever : become feverish
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