NERVE Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word nerve. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for NERVE
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brashness | nounn | |||||||
noun • tasteless showiness • the trait of being rash and hasty | ||||||||
brazenness | nounn | |||||||
noun • behavior marked by a bold defiance of the proprieties and lack of shame | ||||||||
boldness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger • impudent aggressiveness • the quality of standing out strongly and distinctly | ||||||||
brass | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • an alloy of copper and zinc • a wind instrument that consists of a brass tube (usually of variable length) that is blown by means of a cup-shaped or funnel-shaped mouthpiece • the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something • impudent aggressiveness • an ornament or utensil made of brass • the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments • a memorial made of brass | ||||||||
cheek | nounn | |||||||
noun • either side of the face below the eyes • an impudent statement • either of the two large fleshy masses of muscular tissue that form the human rump • impudent aggressiveness verb • speak impudently to | ||||||||
face | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear • the feelings expressed on a person's face • the general outward appearance of something • the striking or working surface of an implement • a part of a person that is used to refer to a person • a surface forming part of the outside of an object • the part of an animal corresponding to the human face • the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object) • a contorted facial expression • a specific size and style of type within a type family • status in the eyes of others • impudent aggressiveness • a vertical surface of a building or cliff verb • deal with (something unpleasant) head on • oppose, as in hostility or a competition • be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to • be opposite • turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction • present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize • turn so as to expose the face • line the edge (of a garment) with a different material • cover the front or surface of | ||||||||
heart | nounn | |||||||
noun • the locus of feelings and intuitions • the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body • the courage to carry on • an area that is approximately central within some larger region • the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience • an inclination or tendency of a certain kind • a plane figure with rounded sides curving inward at the top and intersecting at the bottom; conventionally used on playing cards and valentines • a firm rather dry variety meat (usually beef or veal) • a positive feeling of liking • a playing card in the major suit that has one or more red hearts on it | ||||||||
mettle | nounn | |||||||
noun • the courage to carry on | ||||||||
nervus | nounn | |||||||
noun • any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body | ||||||||
steel | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range • a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard • knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod verb • get ready for something difficult or unpleasant • cover, plate, or edge with steel |