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NERVES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Nerves.

How to pronounce nerves:

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Nerves - as a noun

An uneasy psychological state

Example: "He suffered an attack of nerves"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nervousness
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mental conditionmental statepsychological conditionpsychological state
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Control of your emotions

Example: "This kind of tension is not good for my nerves"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
possessionself-commandself-controlself-possessionself-willwill powerwillpower
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Nerves - as a verb

To give courage.

Example: "May their example nerve us to face the enemy."

To give strength; to supply energy or vigour.

Example: "The liquor nerved up several of the men after their icy march."

Example Sentences

"I was so nervous before the exam that my nerves were on edge."
"Public speaking always gets on my nerves."
"Her constant tapping on the table was starting to get on my nerves."
"I tried to steady my nerves before the big performance."
"The patient's damaged nerves caused numbness in his hands."
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Word Game Points

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

NERVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is NERVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, nerves is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NERVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is NERVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nerves is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NERVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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