Nerving

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  • v. Present participle of nerve.
    • Word Usage
    "'nerving' or 'unnerving,' and it was not until 1823, at the suggestion of Dr. George Pearson, that Percival introduced the word _neurotomy_ to signify the operation with which we are now about to deal."
    Verb Form
    nerved    nerves    nerving   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    bravery    courage    courageousness    braveness    poise   
    Cross Reference
    strength    boldness    courage    vein    embolden   
    Form
    nerved    nerving   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    coolness    pluck    resolution    audacity    assurance   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    Merv    conserve    curve    deserve    mirv   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    muscle    brain    organ    courage    tissue   
     
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