nerve

The word “nerve” has 1 syllable: nerve

It's pronounced as /nɜrv/

What is synonym and antonym for nerve?

In the thesaurus, “nerve” has 16 synonyms and 25 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for nerve along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for nerve

arrogance
brace
bravery
butterflies
courage
courageousness
fortify
gall
gallantry
heroism
ready
shakes
shivers
steel
strengthen
willies

Antonyms for nerve

bashfulness
calm
cold feet
composure
cowardice
cowardliness
daunt
demoralize
diffidence
discourage
equanimity
fearfulness
feebleness
hesitancy
manners
modesty
shake
shyness
softness
spinelessness
timidity
tranquility
tranquillity
unnerve
weakness

Meanings of nerve

noun
1. A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.
2. A neuron.
3. A vein in a leaf; a grain in wood.
4. Courage, boldness.
5. Patience.
6. Stamina, endurance, fortitude.
7. Audacity, gall.
8. (polymer technology) The elastic resistance of raw rubber or other polymers to permanent deformation during processing.
9. (in the plural) Agitation caused by fear, stress or other negative emotion.
10. Sinew, tendon.
verb
1. To give courage.
2. To give strength; to supply energy or vigour.

Example Sentences

She finally found the nerve to confront her fears.
The dentist assured him that the damaged nerve could be treated.
It took all his nerve to give a speech in front of the large crowd.
The sharp pain in her leg indicated a pinched nerve.
He had the nerve to criticize the project after contributing nothing.

On this page you'll find 41 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nerve, such as: arrogance, bashfulness, brace, bravery, butterflies, calm, cold feet.

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