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nerve

nerve

 
 
pronunciation:
nuhrv
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb
phrases:
get on someone's nerves
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: any of numerous bundles of fibers forming a system that carries stimuli and impulses to and from the brain and other parts of the body.
similar words:
ganglion, neuron
definition 2: patience, courage, or strength.
synonyms:
backbone, courage, guts, pluck, spunk, tenacity
similar words:
balls, bravery, grit, mettle, prowess
definition 3: (informal) audacity.
She has nerve to say that.
synonyms:
audacity, boldness, brashness, brass, gall, guts
similar words:
check, courage, effrontery, impudence, insolence, presumption
definition 4: acute sensitivity, as to a particular issue or subject.
The speaker's comment touched a nerve.
definition 5: (pl.) nervous agitation.
The bad news brought on his attack of nerves.
synonyms:
agitation, anxiety, disturbance, jitters, perturbation, worry
similar words:
apprehension, disquiet, distress, neurosis, strain, stress, tension, trepidation
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: nerves, nerving, nerved
definition: to offer or give courage and strength to.
synonyms:
bolster, embolden, encourage, fortify, hearten, inspirit, invigorate, steel
antonyms:
unnerve
similar words:
arm, brace, buoy, rally
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phrase: get on someone's nerves
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