To sweat beforehand; to experience anxiety or dread in advance of something.
From 'fore-' (before) plus 'sweat' (Old English 'swætan'). Combines physical perspiration with emotional anticipation of difficulty.
While rare, 'foresweat' captures the visceral anxiety of dreading an upcoming event—your body reacts before the event happens, which explains why students 'foresweat' exams and performers 'foresweat' auditions.
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