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fever Antonyms

Opposite of fever

Because the opposite of fever shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An abnormally high body temperature, usually accompanied by shivering, headache, and restlessness, typically occurring as a physiological response to infection or illness.

Usage Example

"The pediatrician advised giving the child plenty of fluids until the apyrexia subsided."

Strongest
apyrexia
hypothermia

• noun (Context 2)

A state of intense nervous excitement, agitation, or contagious enthusiasm.

Usage Example

"The entire city was gripped by championship apathy in the days leading up to the final match."

Strongest
apathy
calmness
indifference
tranquility
Strong
serenity
composure
lethargy

• verb (Context 3)

To affect with a fever, or to throw into a state of intense, restless agitation (most commonly used in the past participle 'fevered').

Usage Example

"Ambitious plans for the expedition fevered his imagination throughout the winter months."

Strongest
calm
soothe
Strong
pacify
tranquilize
cool
quiet

Similar words to fever

Words similar to fever shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

frenzy
temperature
pyrexia
fervor
inflame
excitement
agitation
mania
See all synonyms of fever

• Nearby Words

feudal
feudalism
feudalistic
fever
fevered
feverish
feverishly

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Fever. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/fever
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