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perspiration Synonyms

Another word for perspiration

Choosing another word for perspiration depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The salty watery fluid secreted through the pores of the skin by the sweat glands, or the physiological process of secreting this fluid.

Usage Example

"Beads of sweat formed on his forehead as he waited in the humid afternoon heat."

Strongest
sweat
sweating
Strong
diaphoresis
sudor

• noun (Context 2)

Hard, strenuous physical or mental work and effort.

Usage Example

"Thomas Edison famously remarked that genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent toil."

Strong
toil
labor
exertion
effort
drudgery

Opposites of perspiration

The opposite of perspiration shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

idleness
laziness
inactivity
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• Nearby Words

personnel
perspective
perspex
perspiration
perspire
persuadable
persuade

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Perspiration. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/perspiration
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