perspire
Glisten from exertion
Perspire is a polite or clinical way to say sweat.
The body perspires to cool itself, releasing moisture through the skin.
The word appears in contexts where sweat might seem too coarse: Ladies don't sweat, they perspire.
Medical and cosmetic writing favors perspire and perspiration over their blunter equivalents.
Extremely hot, uncomfortably so
- humidContaining much moisture
- muggyUnpleasantly warm and humid
- tropicalOf hot, humid regions
- saunaHeated room for sweating
scorching · heatwave · sultry · oppressive · sticky · steamy · boiling · blazing
Blocks underarm moisture
- deodorantOdor-masking body product
- showerWater spray for bathing
- freshNewly made, not stale
- odorPerceived atmospheric emission
underarm · pit stains · towel · wipe · rinse · soap · grooming · freshening up
Thermoregulation organs in skin
- poresMinute dermal openings
- thermoregulationMaintaining stable internal heat
- evaporationLiquid turning to gas
- coolingLosing thermal energy
salt · electrolytes · hydration · skin · flushed · body odor · bacteria · hyperhidrosis
Structured physical exercise
- cardioPulse-elevating exercise regimen
- aerobicsHeart-strengthening group exercises
- joggingSlow-paced locomotion exercise
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
treadmill · gym · fitness · endurance · strain · labor · toil · physical effort
Persistent apprehensive distress
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- tensionStretched or strained state
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
- jittersNervous agitation
unease · panic · cold sweat · dread · fear · stage fright · interview · presentation
sweltering
Extremely hot, uncomfortably so
sauna · scorching · heatwave · sultry · oppressive · sticky · steamy · boiling · blazing · sun
antiperspirant
Blocks underarm moisture
odor · underarm · pit stains · towel · wipe · rinse · soap · grooming · freshening up · dryness
sweat glands
Thermoregulation organs in skin
- poresMinute dermal openings
- thermoregulationMaintaining stable internal heat
- evaporationLiquid turning to gas
cooling · salt · electrolytes · hydration · skin · flushed · body odor · bacteria · hyperhidrosis · diaphoretic
workout
Structured physical exercise
- cardioPulse-elevating exercise regimen
- aerobicsHeart-strengthening group exercises
- joggingSlow-paced locomotion exercise
cycling · treadmill · gym · fitness · endurance · strain · labor · toil · physical effort · calories
anxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- tensionStretched or strained state
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
jitters · unease · panic · cold sweat · dread · fear · stage fright · interview · presentation · trembling