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Definition sweat in British English

sweat verb

verb
/swet/
1

to produce liquid on the surface of your skin when you are hot, nervous, or ill

Example

She could feel the palms of her hands sweating.

Example

The actors sweated profusely under the spotlights.

Synonyms and related words
bathed in sweat bead break out in a sweat
2

to feel very nervous or worried

Example

Don't tell him straight away - let him sweat for a while.

Synonyms and related words
worry panic dread
2.1

to worry too much about something in particular

Example

There's no need to sweat all the details.

Synonyms and related words
worry panic dread
3

to work hard

Synonyms and related words
work at forge overwork
4

to cook meat or vegetables slowly in their own juices

Synonyms and related words
bake barbecue baste
5

to worry about trivial things

Example

Are you a micromanager or a master of strategy who doesn't sweat the small stuff?

Definition sweat in British English