Meaning of the word "cold sweat" in English
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cold sweat
US /koʊld swɛt/
UK /koʊld swɛt/
Noun
1.
a state of sweating caused by fear, anxiety, or illness, rather than by heat or physical exertion
Example:
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He woke up in a cold sweat after a terrifying nightmare.
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The news of the accident brought her out in a cold sweat.
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