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NERVE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Nerve.

How to pronounce nerve:

US

Nerve - as a noun

The courage to carry on

Example: "He kept fighting on pure spunk"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heartmettle

Impudent aggressiveness

Example: "I couldn't believe her boldness"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boldnessbrasscheekface
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
aggressiveness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Nerve - as a verb

Get ready for something difficult or unpleasant

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
steel

Example Sentences

"She had the nerve to ask for a favor after refusing to help me."
"His constant nerve caused tension among his coworkers."
"My hands were shaking from nerves before my big presentation."
"The doctor hit a nerve during the injection, causing a sharp pain."
"His reckless behavior put my nerves on edge."
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Word Game Points

Is NERVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, nerve is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NERVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is NERVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, nerve is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NERVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is NERVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nerve is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NERVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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