Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cold-sweat
noun
/koʊld swɛt/
Definition
A sudden sweating that occurs due to intense anxiety, fear, or stress, often accompanied by a feeling of panic.
Examples
After delivering the speech, she was in a cold sweat from nerves.
He woke up in a cold sweat after having a frightening nightmare.
The situation was so tense that everyone felt a cold sweat wash over them.
Meaning
Cold sweat refers to the body’s reaction to stress or fear, where a person sweats without a rise in body temperature. It is commonly associated with anxiety or a sudden fright.
Synonyms
- Perspiration
- Sweat
- Clamminess
