unnerve (Meaning)

Wordnet

unnerve (v)

disturb the composure of

Webster

unnerve (v. t.)

To deprive of nerve, force, or strength; to weaken; to enfeeble; as, to unnerve the arm.

unnerve Sentence Examples

  1. The eerie whispers in the darkness unnerve her to her core.
  2. The sight of the accident victim's mangled body unnerve the first responders.
  3. The sudden loud noise unnerve the sleeping child, causing them to cry.
  4. The stranger's persistent gaze unnerve her, making her feel uneasy.
  5. The unknown and unpredictable nature of the virus unnerve the entire population.
  6. The spider's sudden appearance unnerve her, triggering her arachnophobia.
  7. The teacher's strict demeanor unnerve the students, making them anxious and nervous.
  8. The ominous shadows cast by the storm clouds unnerve the townsfolk, hinting at an impending disaster.
  9. The sudden disappearance of a loved one unnerve them, leaving them filled with fear and uncertainty.
  10. The chilling laughter of the asylum inmate unnerve the visitors, sending shivers down their spines.

FAQs About the word unnerve

disturb the composure ofTo deprive of nerve, force, or strength; to weaken; to enfeeble; as, to unnerve the arm.

scare, frighten, intimidate,paralyze, terrify, weaken, undo,unsettle, demoralize, debilitate

strengthen, nerve, strengthen,nerve, fortify, fortify, encourage,encourage,embolden, hearten

The eerie whispers in the darkness unnerve her to her core.

The sight of the accident victim's mangled body unnerve the first responders.

The sudden loud noise unnerve the sleeping child, causing them to cry.

The stranger's persistent gaze unnerve her, making her feel uneasy.