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swelting

/swɛltɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does swelting mean?

verb

To become or cause to become extremely hot and humid, especially in a tropical or subtropical region. To suffer from heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

Example

"The swelting heat made it difficult to work outside all day."

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