Synonyms for perspire
Definitions
- v. 1
To emit (sweat or perspiration) through the skin's pores.
I was perspiring freely after running the marathon.
Related words
- Word family
- perspiration
Forms
- Past participle
- perspired
e.g. perspired → sweated, oozed, sudated…
Example sentences
- sweat Their grace comes from hard work, sweat, and pain.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| perspire | rising | |
| sweat | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- ooze1
- 5 letters
- sweat1
- 6 letters
- sudate