Synonyms for

Fevers

Verb / ˈfi:vɜ:z / Another word for fevers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fevers means a high body temperature, especially as a symptom of infection or illness.

Synonyms & similar words

feverishness fever pyrexia febricity febrility temperature pyrexia hyperthermia hectic febricity febrility febricula feverishness infection illness disease malady sickness ailment disorder complaint affliction distemper indisposition syndrome

Example sentences

  1. I have fevers and a sore throat, I think I need to go to the doctor.
  2. Fevers can be caused by many different types of infections.
  3. When you have fevers, it is important to drink a lot of fluids and get plenty of rest.
  4. The flu often causes fevers and body aches.
  5. If your fevers don't go away, you should see a doctor.

Quotes

  • The cure of the part should not be attempted without treatment of the whole. No attempt should be made to cure the body without the soul, and if the head and body are to be healthy, you must begin by curing the mind, for this is the greatest error of our day in the treatment of the human body, that physicians separate the soul from the body. - Plato
  • The human body is a machine which winds its own springs. - Julien Offray de La Mettrie
  • The body is a machine, and as long as it is being used, many parts of it wear out. - Robert S. Mendelsohn

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