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Noun

A state or feeling of anxiety or worriment

A feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way

Central nervous system

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 shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness

Plural for cells or material from which organic matter is made

(anatomy) Plural for a blood vessel

Plural for the quality or state of being physically strong

To ready or brace oneself, such as for a challenge

To make bold

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

scepticism^UK

skepticism^US

vapours^UK

endogenous depression

vapors^US

lack of self-confidence

being rubbed up the wrong way

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

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A feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way

lack of self-confidence

unwillingness to open up

strength of character

hiding your light under a bushel

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Noun

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Central nervous system

nervous system

central nervous system

nerve system

neurology

peripheral nervous system

Noun

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

caliber^US

calibre^UK

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

tranquility^US

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Plural for shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness

Noun

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Plural for cells or material from which organic matter is made

Noun

(anatomy) Plural for a blood vessel

Noun

Plural for the quality or state of being physically strong

vigor^US

vigour^UK

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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.”

Verb

To make bold

invigorates^US

energises^UK

energizes^US

revitalises^UK

revitalizes^US

stiffens the resolve of

galvanizes^US

gives a new lease of life to

galvanises^UK

gives a shot in the arm to

breathes new life into

fires with enthusiasm

tantalizes^US

gives someone a charge

tantalises^UK

enthrals^UK

enthralls^US

fires the imagination of

magnetizes^US

modernizes^US

modernises^UK

magnetises^UK

stimulates spiritually

fires the enthusiasm of

gives the kiss of life to

gives a shot in the arm

gives new strength to

blows away the cobwebs

acts as a incentive to

acts as a stimulus to

gives a new lease on life

puts some spark into

takes your breath away

instils^UK

instills^US

lights someone's fire

floats someone's boat

tickles your fancy

does it for someone

turns someone on

gives someone a thrill

goes to your head

makes your head spin

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To give strength to on a physiological level

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