sweat Synonyms
Another word for sweat
• noun (Context 1)
The clear, salty liquid secreted by the sudoriferous glands through the pores of the skin, typically in response to heat, physical exertion, fever, or nervousness.
"After running five miles in the summer heat, he wiped the perspiration from his forehead with a towel."
• verb (Context 2)
To excrete moisture or perspiration through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear.
"The athletes began to perspire heavily within the first ten minutes of the match."
• noun (Context 3)
Loose, warm, absorbent garments worn for exercise or lounging, such as a sweatshirt or sweatpants (usually used in the plural).
"She changed into a comfortable pair of gray sweats as soon as she got home from the office."
• verb (Context 4)
To work extremely hard or exert oneself strenuously over a task.
"The engineering team sweated over the blueprints for weeks to meet the deadline."
• verb (Context 5)
To feel anxious, worried, or distressed about a situation or outcome (informal).
"Try not to worry the minor details when preparing your first draft."
• noun (Context 6)
Strenuous physical effort, hard work, or laborious toil.
"Building the stone wall by hand took months of patience and sheer toil."
• noun (Context 7)
A state of acute anxiety, agitation, or impatience (informal).
"The students were in a cold panic while waiting for their final exam results to be posted."
• verb (Context 8)
To cook chopped vegetables slowly in a small amount of fat over gentle heat in a covered pan so that they soften and release their juices without browning.
"sauté the diced onions and celery in butter for five minutes before adding the vegetable broth."
Opposites of sweat
The opposite of sweat shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: