sweat (n.)

  1. salty fluid secreted by sweat glands; sweat poured off his brow

    [ Syn: perspiration , sudor ]

  2. agitation resulting from active worry; dont get in a stew; hes in a sweat about exams

    [ Syn: fret , stew , lather , swither ]

  3. condensation of moisture on a cold surface; the cold glasses were streaked with sweat'

  4. use of physical or mental energy; hard work; he got an A for effort; they managed only with great exertion

    [ Syn: effort , elbow grease , exertion , travail ]

    sweat (v.)

  1. excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin; Exercise makes one sweat

    [ Syn: sudate , perspire ]

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