nerves

The word “nerves” has 1 syllable: nerves

It's pronounced as /nɝːvz/


What is synonym and antonym for nerves?

In the thesaurus, “nerves” has 4 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for nerves

  • braces
  • butterflies
  • fortifies
  • shivers

Antonyms for nerves

  • calm
  • composure
  • daunts
  • demoralizes
  • discourages
  • disheartens
  • equanimity
  • shakes
  • tranquility
  • tranquillity
  • unnerves

Meanings of nerves

  • 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 tried to calm her nerves before stepping onto the stage.
  • The sudden loud noise frayed his nerves completely.
  • Deep breathing exercises helped ease her nerves during the interview.
  • The horror movie was so intense that it left everyone’s nerves on edge.
  • He needed a moment to gather his nerves before delivering the speech.

On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nerves, such as: braces, butterflies, calm, composure, daunts, demoralizes, discourages.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

edginess

  • agitation
  • anger
  • anguish
  • annoyance
  • anxiety
  • apprehension
  • apprehensiveness
  • concern
  • discomfort
  • disquiet
  • eagerness
  • excitement
  • ferment
  • flightiness
  • hostility
  • insomnia
  • instability
  • jitteriness
  • jitters
  • jumpiness
  • nerves
  • nervousness
  • pressure
  • restlessness
  • skittishness
  • strain
  • suspense
  • tension
  • turbulence
  • turmoil
  • unease
  • uneasiness
  • unrest
  • worry

jimjams

  • butterflies
  • goose flesh
  • goose pimples
  • gooseflesh
  • horripilation
  • nerves
  • shivers

jitteriness

  • anxiety
  • apprehensiveness
  • edginess
  • jumpiness
  • nerves
  • skittishness
  • tension
  • unease
  • worry

jitters

  • anger
  • anxiety
  • butterflies
  • nerves
  • shivers
  • stage fright
  • tension
  • turbulence
  • uneasiness
  • worry

paralyzes

  • cripples
  • demoralizes
  • disables
  • emasculates
  • frightens
  • immobilizes
  • incapacitates
  • intimidates
  • scares
  • terrifies
  • undermines
  • unnerves
  • unsettles
  • weakens

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