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cold sweat

NOUN
anxiety
Synonyms
STRONGEST
angst apprehension concern disquiet doubt dread jitters misery misgiving mistrust nervousness panic restlessness suffering suspense trouble uncertainty unease uneasiness
STRONG
botheration butterflies care creeps disquietude distress downer drag fidgets flap foreboding fretfulness fuss heebie-jeebies jumps needles shakes shivers solicitude sweat watchfulness willies worriment
WEAK
all-overs ants in pants goose bumps nail-biting pins and needles
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advantage belief blessing calm calmness certainty collectedness confidence contentment ease faith happiness joy peace security sureness trust
STRONG
peacefulness
WEAK
assurance composure nonchalance tranquility
NOUN
fear
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alarm angst anxiety apprehension awe concern despair dismay doubt dread horror jitters panic scare suspicion terror unease uneasiness worry
STRONG
abhorrence agitation apprehensiveness aversion consternation cowardice creeps discomposure disquietude distress faintheartedness fearfulness foreboding fright funk misgiving nightmare phobia presentiment qualm reverence revulsion timidity trembling trepidation
WEAK
chickenheartedness cold feet recreancy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
assurance calmness cheer confidence contentment ease encouragement faith happiness joy trust
STRONG
calm comfort liking love
WEAK
bravery courage fearlessness heroism unconcern
NOUN
fright
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consternation dismay horror panic trepidation
STRONG
alarm dread fear quaking scare shiver shock terror
WEAK
trepidity
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm confidence contentment happiness
STRONG
bravery calmness courage
WEAK
beauty fearlessness
NOUN
funk
Synonyms
STRONG
alarm despondency fright gloom misery panic trembling
Antonyms
STRONG
cheer confidence happiness joy security
NOUN
jitters
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anger stage fright tension turbulence uneasiness worry
STRONG
agitation animation butterflies creeps delirium discomfiture disquiet disquietude dithers excitability feverishness fidget fidgets flap fluster fuss impatience jump jumps moodiness neurasthenia neuroticism perturbation quivers sensitivity shakes shiver stimulation stress timidity tizzy to-do touchiness tremble trembles willies
WEAK
all-overs tremulousness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calmness peace
STRONG
calm discouragement ease
NOUN
nervousness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
agitation anger disquiet impatience jitters sensitivity stage fright stress tension turbulence uneasiness worry
STRONG
animation butterflies creeps delirium discomfiture disquietude dithers excitability feverishness fidgets flap fluster fuss jumps moodiness neurasthenia neuroticism perturbation quivers shakes stimulation timidity tizzy to-do touchiness trembles willies
WEAK
all-overs tremulousness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm calmness ease peace relaxation
STRONG
discouragement
WEAK
collectedness
NOUN
trepidation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alarm apprehension consternation dismay disquiet dread excitement fright horror jitters nervousness panic terror uneasiness
STRONG
agitation butterflies creeps disturbance emotion fear palpitation perturbation shock worriment
WEAK
blue funk cold feet goose bumps trepidity
Antonyms
STRONGEST
assurance beauty calm calmness collectedness composure confidence ease encouragement happiness peace security
WEAK
contentment
NOUN
unease
Synonyms
STRONGEST
angst apprehension disquiet doubt dread foreboding jitters misgiving mistrust nervousness panic restlessness uncertainty uneasiness worry
STRONG
anxiousness botheration butterflies care concern creeps disquietude distress downer drag fidgets flap fretfulness fuss heebie-jeebies jumps misery needles shakes shivers solicitude suffering suspense sweat trouble watchfulness willies worriment
WEAK
all-overs ants in pants goose bumps nail-biting pins and needles
Antonyms
STRONGEST
belief calm calmness certainty collectedness confidence ease faith security sureness trust
STRONG
advantage benefit blessing happiness health joy peace peacefulness pleasure

Example Sentences

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If the thought of configuring a VPN makes you break out in a cold sweat, this one’s for you.

From Salon • Feb. 11, 2026

St James' Park was in a cold sweat on the final day as Newcastle lost to Everton, but the party started after Manchester United's controversial win against Aston Villa.

From BBC • May 26, 2025

"Even when I realise I am not in Kuta traffic, I can shake in fear, break out in a cold sweat and feel really scared."

From Reuters • Oct. 11, 2022

Thomas awoke early in the morning in a cold sweat, vomiting on his floor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2022

Shake my head to clear it and realize I been drenched in cold sweat.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick