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swelter

verb

/ˈswɛltər/

Meaning

to suffer from intense heat

We began to swelter in the midday sun.

overheat, perspire, sweat, roast

cool, chill

swelter in the heat, swelter under the sun

to move on foot; to go at a steady pace

to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack

to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance

To guide or be in charge; to show the way.

to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery

to confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding