SWEAT Synonyms
There are 16 hypernyms of the word sweat. (close relations)
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perspiration | nounn | |||||||
noun • salty fluid secreted by sweat glands • the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid | ||||||||
perspire | verbv | |||||||
verb • excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin | ||||||||
dribble | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid • saliva spilling from the mouth • the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks verb • run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream • let or cause to fall in drops • propel • let saliva drivel from the mouth | ||||||||
drip | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid • the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop • (architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway) verb • fall in drops • let or cause to fall in drops | ||||||||
drop | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a shape that is spherical and small • a small indefinite quantity (especially of a liquid) • a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity • a steep high face of rock • a predetermined hiding place for the deposit and distribution of illicit goods (such as drugs or stolen property) • a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity • a curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies; often used as background scenery • a central depository where things can be left or picked up • the act of dropping something verb • let fall to the ground • to fall vertically • go down in value • fall or descend to a lower place or level • terminate an association with • utter with seeming casualness • stop pursuing or acting • remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave • cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow • lose (a game) • pay out • lower the pitch of (musical notes) • hang loosely • stop associating with • let or cause to fall in drops • to remove • take (a drug, especially LSD), by mouth • omit (a letter or syllable) in speaking or writing • leave undone or leave out • change from one level to another • fall or sink into a state of exhaustion or death • grow progressively worse • give birth; used for animals | ||||||||
emit | verbv | |||||||
verb • expel (gases or odors) • give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc. • express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words) | ||||||||
exude | verbv | |||||||
verb • release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities • make apparent by one's mood or behavior | ||||||||
flow | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases) • the amount of fluid that flows in a given time • the act of flowing or streaming; continuous progression • any uninterrupted stream or discharge • something that resembles a flowing stream in moving continuously • dominant course (suggestive of running water) of successive events or ideas • the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause verb • move or progress freely as if in a stream • move along, of liquids • cause to flow • be abundantly present • fall or flow in a certain way • cover or swamp with water • undergo menstruation | ||||||||
ooze | verbv | |||||||
noun • any thick, viscous matter • the process of seeping verb • pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings • release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities | ||||||||
pour | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to run • move in large numbers • pour out gradually, so as to separate out sediment • flow in a spurt • supply in large amounts or quantities • rain heavily | ||||||||
secrete | verbv | |||||||
verb • generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids • place out of sight; keep secret | ||||||||
stream | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth • dominant course (suggestive of running water) of successive events or ideas • the act of flowing or streaming; continuous progression • something that resembles a flowing stream in moving continuously • a steady flow of a fluid (usually from natural causes) verb • to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind • exude profusely • move in large numbers • rain heavily • flow freely and abundantly | ||||||||
sweating | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid | ||||||||
transpire | verbv | |||||||
verb • pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas • exude water vapor • come to light; become known • come about, happen, or occur • give off (water) through the skin | ||||||||
trickle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid verb • run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream | ||||||||
fret | verbv | |||||||
noun • agitation resulting from active worry • a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion • an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief) • a small bar of metal across the fingerboard of a musical instrument; when the string is stopped by a finger at the metal bar it will produce a note of the desired pitch verb • worry unnecessarily or excessively • be agitated or irritated • provide (a musical instrument) with frets • become or make sore by or as if by rubbing • cause annoyance in • gnaw into; make resentful or angry • carve a pattern into • decorate with an interlaced design • be too tight; rub or press • cause friction • remove soil or rock • wear away or erode | ||||||||
slog | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • work doggedly or persistently • walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud • strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat | ||||||||
sudor | nounn | |||||||
noun • salty fluid secreted by sweat glands | ||||||||
worry | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness • a strong feeling of anxiety verb • be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy • be concerned with • disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress • be on the mind of • lacerate by biting • touch or rub constantly | ||||||||
effort | nounn | |||||||
noun • earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something • use of physical or mental energy; hard work • a notable achievement • a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end | ||||||||