distemper

fe’l verb

1. To mix (colours) in the way of distemper. to distemper colors with size
2. To temper or mix unduly; to make disproportionate; to change the due proportions of.
3. To derange the functions of, whether bodily, mental, or spiritual; to disorder; to disease.
4. To deprive of temper or moderation; to disturb; to ruffle; to make disaffected, ill-humoured, or malignant.

ot noun

1. A viral disease of animals, such as dogs and cats, characterised by fever, coughing and catarrh.
2. A disorder of the humours of the body; a disease.
3. A glue-based paint.
4. A painting produced with this kind of paint.