Definition of distempering:
(n) :
(veterinary medicine, pathology) A viral disease of animals, such as dogs and cats, characterised by fever, coughing and catarrh.
(v) :
To derange the functions of, whether bodily, mental, or spiritual; to disorder; to disease.
(v) :
To deprive of temper or moderation; to disturb; to ruffle; to make disaffected, ill-humoured, or malignant.
(v) :
To temper or mix unduly; to make disproportionate; to change the due proportions of.
(n) :
A glue-based paint.
(n) :
(countable) A painting produced with this kind of paint.