sweats

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UK /swets/
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a state of anxiety or apprehension

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He was in a cold sweat before his presentation.
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The thought of the exam put him in a sweat.
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anxietyapprehensionnervousnessfeardread
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casual clothing, typically consisting of a sweatshirt and sweatpants, worn for exercise or relaxation

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She changed into her sweats after work.
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He spent the weekend lounging around in his old sweats.
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sweatpantssweatshirttracksuitgym clothesloungewear
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excrete moisture through the pores of the skin, typically in profuse quantities as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear

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He started to sweat profusely during the marathon.
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I always sweat when I'm nervous.
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sweatsweat glandcold sweatblood, sweat, and tearsbreak out in a cold sweat