nerving
The word “nerving” has 2 syllables: nerv-ing
It's pronounced as /ˈnɝːvɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for nerving?
In the thesaurus, “nerving” has 28 synonyms and 17 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for nerving along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for nerving
- arming
- bolstering
- boosting
- bracing
- buttressing
- comforting
- emboldening
- encouraging
- enforcing
- forearming
- fortifying
- hardening
- heartening
- inspiring
- inuring
- poising
- rallying
- readying
- reenforcing
- reinforcing
- rousing
- seasoning
- steeling
- stirring
- strengthening
- supporting
- sustaining
- toughening
Antonyms for nerving
- daunting
- debilitating
- demoralizing
- discouraging
- disheartening
- dispiriting
- enervating
- enfeebling
- prostrating
- sapping
- shaking
- softening
- tiring
- undercutting
- undermining
- unnerving
- weakening
Meanings of nerving
- verb
- To give courage.
- To give strength; to supply energy or vigour.
- noun
- An arrangement of nerves or veins in a plant.
Example Sentences
- She spent a few moments nerving herself to confront her fears.
- He was nerving up to deliver the bad news to his friend.
- After a deep breath, she succeeded in nerving herself for the challenge.
- He was nerving himself to ask the boss for a raise.
- The soldier stood silently, nerving his resolve before the mission.
On this page you'll find 45 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nerving, such as: arming, bolstering, boosting, bracing, buttressing, comforting, daunting.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.