sweat vs lather

lather vs sweat

sweat and lather both are nouns.

sweat and lather both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sweat	Yes	No	Yes	No
lather	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, sweat and lather are synonyms defined as:

sweat and lather: agitation resulting from active worry

Other synonyms of sweat include fret, stew, swither.

sweat (noun)	lather (noun)
use of physical or mental energy; hard work	the froth produced by soaps or detergents
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands	the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)
condensation of moisture on a cold surface	a workman who puts up laths
agitation resulting from active worry	agitation resulting from active worry

sweat (verb)	lather (verb)
excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin	rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning
	exude sweat or lather
	form a lather
	beat severely with a whip or rod

Difference between sweat and lather

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