Meaning & use
Sweated
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Perspired, typically from heat, exertion, or nervousness; or, as an adjective, produced by poorly paid, exploited labor.
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He sweated through his shirt during the final set of the tournament.
The report criticized the brand for using sweated labor in overseas factories.
A note on using this word
As an adjective in phrases like 'sweated labor,' the word refers to harsh, underpaid working conditions rather than physical perspiration.
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Produced or performed under harsh conditions for very low wages.
Investigators exposed a sweated garment workshop operating illegally.
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