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Cold Sweat (Noun)

Meaning

The physical condition of concurrent perspiration and chill; associated with fear.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • As I stood at the edge of the skydiving platform, I felt a cold sweat break out all over my body.
  • The thought of public speaking made her nervous, and she could feel a cold sweat trickling down her spine.
  • He woke up in the middle of the night, drenched in a cold sweat, after having a terrifying nightmare.
  • As the detective questioned him about the crime, the suspect began to exhibit a cold sweat, arousing suspicion.
  • The horror movie was so intense that I was covered in a cold sweat by the time the credits rolled.

Hypernyms

  • Physiological Condition
  • Physiological State
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