English Explanatory Dictionary

cold sweat

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Perspiration which feels chilly to the person perspiring, and which indicates debilitating illness, shock, or the experiencing of an intense emotion such as despair, anxiety, or, especially, fear.

Word forms

cold sweat cold sweats
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