Definition of alter

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Alter (v. t.) To agitate; to affect mentally.

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Ague :: Ague (n.) An intermittent fever, attended by alternate cold and hot fits..
Alterative :: Alterative (a.) Causing ateration.
Bicker :: Bicker (v. i.) To contend in petulant altercation; to wrangle.
Emollescence :: Emollescence (n.) That degree of softness in a body beginning to melt which alters its shape; the first or lowest degree of fusibility.
Halter :: Halter (n.) A strong strap or cord.
Discolor :: Discolor (v. t.) To alter the true complexion or appearance of; to put a false hue upon.
Reduce :: Reduce (n.) To change the form of a quantity or expression without altering its value; as, to reduce fractions to their lowest terms, to a common denominator, etc..
Parody :: Parody (n.) A writing in which the language or sentiment of an author is mimicked; especially, a kind of literary pleasantry, in which what is written on one subject is altered, and applied to another by way of burlesque; travesty..
Sesquialter :: Sesquialter (n.) Alt. of Sesquialter.
Overrule :: Overrule (v. t.) To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter; as, God overrules the purposes of men; the chairman overruled the point of order..
Dulcimer :: Dulcimer (n.) An ancient musical instrument in use among the Jews. Dan. iii. 5. It is supposed to be the same with the psaltery.
Tiff :: Tiff (n.) A fit of anger or peevishness; a slight altercation or contention. See Tift.
Sardonyx :: Sardonyx (n.) A variety of onyx consisting of sard and white chalcedony in alternate layers.
Falter :: Falter (v. & n.) To tremble; to totter; to be unsteady.
Mend :: Mend (v. t.) To alter for the better; to set right; to reform; hence, to quicken; as, to mend one's manners or pace..
Hogget :: Hogget (n.) A sheep or colt alter it has passed its first year.
Litany :: Litany (n.) A solemn form of supplication in the public worship of various churches, in which the clergy and congregation join, the former leading and the latter responding in alternate sentences. It is usually of a penitential character..
Palter :: Palter (v. t.) To trifle with; to waste; to squander in paltry ways or on worthless things.
Saussurite :: Saussurite (n.) A tough, compact mineral, of a white, greenish, or grayish color. It is near zoisite in composition, and in part, at least, has been produced by the alteration of feldspar..
Checkwork :: Checkwork (n.) Anything made so as to form alternate squares like those of a checkerboard.
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