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Noun

A state or feeling of anxiety or worriment

Central nervous system

A feeling of self-consciousness or being unable to act in a relaxed or natural way

Plural for one's steadiness and courage in a demanding situation

Plural for impudence or audacity in one's manner or approach

Plural for a physiological fiber that transmits impulses to and from the brain or spinal cord

Plural for the state or quality of being supercilious

Plural for the state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress

Plural for cells or material from which organic matter is made

(anatomy) Plural for a blood vessel

To ready or brace oneself, such as for a challenge

To impart vigor, strength, or vitality to

To give strength to on a physiological level

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Noun

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A state or feeling of anxiety or worriment

butterflies in the stomach

heart skipping a beat

vapours^UK

endogenous depression

vapors^US

spectre^UK

specter^US

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“The actress was so petrified with nerves during filming that her head would shake uncontrollably.”

Noun

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Central nervous system

nervous system

central nervous system

nerve system

neurology

peripheral nervous system

Noun

A feeling of self-consciousness or being unable to act in a relaxed or natural way

lack of self-confidence

keeping under control

unwillingness to open up

lack of understanding

touch-me-not attitude

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Plural for one's steadiness and courage in a demanding situation

valor^US

valour^UK

vigor^US

vigour^UK

moral fiber^US

moral fibre^UK

fiber^US

fibre^UK

ardor^US

ardour^UK

honour^UK

honor^US

tranquility^US

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“But if we lose our nerve now, it may take centuries to recover the resolve to assert law over violence.”

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Plural for impudence or audacity in one's manner or approach

dishonor^US

dishonour^UK

misbehavior^US

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“I couldn't believe he had the nerve to suggest that Bella was not his child.”

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Plural for a physiological fiber that transmits impulses to and from the brain or spinal cord

axons

nerve fibers^US

nerve fibres^UK

“The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body.”

Noun

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Plural for the state or quality of being supercilious

pretence^UK

pretense^US

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Noun

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Plural for the state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress

tranquility^US

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Noun

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Plural for cells or material from which organic matter is made

Noun

(anatomy) Plural for a blood vessel

Verb

To ready or brace oneself, such as for a challenge

invigorates^US

galvanizes^US

galvanises^UK

mobilises^UK

mobilizes^US

gives advance warning

tips the wink

organizes^US

organises^UK

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“I tried to nerve myself for the inevitable challenges that lay ahead.”

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To impart vigor, strength, or vitality to

invigorates^US

stimulates

animates

enlivens

energises^UK

energizes^US

revitalises^UK

revitalizes^US

vitalizes

restores

galvanises^UK

galvanizes^US

gives a new lease of life to

stiffens the resolve of

psyches up

gives pep talk

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Verb

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To give strength to on a physiological level

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