nerves Synonyms
Another word for nerves
• noun (Context 1)
Feelings of anxiety, apprehension, stress, or excitability experienced before a challenging event; nervousness.
"The young pianist took several deep breaths backstage to calm her nervousness before stepping out onto the stage."
• noun (Context 2)
Plural form of nerve: bundles of whitish fibers in the body that transmit electrical impulses of sensation and motion between the brain or spinal cord and other tissues and organs.
"Peripheral neurons carry sensory information from the skin and muscles back to the central nervous system."
• noun (Context 3)
A person's capacity for enduring mental stress, irritation, or emotional strain without losing self-control.
"The constant noise from the construction site outside was beginning to fray everyone's composure."
• verb (Context 4)
To give strength, vigor, or courage to someone to face a demanding or frightening task (third-person singular present form of nerve).
"She steels herself for the difficult negotiation ahead by reviewing all the financial facts."
Opposites of nerves
The opposite of nerves shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: