cold sweat

/koʊld swɛt/
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Other forms: cold sweats

Definitions of cold sweat
  1. noun
    the physical condition of concurrent perspiration and chill; associated with fear
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    type of:
    physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state
    the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
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