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unnerved

The correct spelling is unnerved.

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verb

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The correct spelling is unnerved. To deprive of nerve, force, or strength; to weaken; to enfeeble. For example: "to unnerve the arm"

Usage Examples

to unnerve the arm

I was greatly unnerved by the news that my attacker was back in the country.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To deprive of nerve, force, or strength; to weaken; to enfeeble.
  2. 2.To make somebody nervous, upset, alarm, shake the resolve of.

adjective

  1. 1.Deprived of courage, strength, confidence, self-control, etc

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