1
as in to paralyze
to deprive of courage or confidence
the riding accident so unnerved me that for a while I was afraid to get back on a horse
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as in to discourage
to lessen the courage or confidence of
a figure skater can't afford to be unnerved by an occasional slipup
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Recent Examples of unnerve
But the brazen attack on four people sleeping last Thursday morning unnerved him.
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
Their unceremonious removal and the arrival of new unknown personnel in leadership has unnerved the employees who remain while at the same time increasing their workload.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 1 Feb. 2025
At the same time, a torrent of misinformation on Musk’s platform – plenty of it born from anger over high levels of migration – has unnerved Europe’s governments.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
The reports of arson and explicit graffiti have unnerved a nation that prides itself on being a multicultural and tolerant society and where a third of the population was born overseas.
—Victoria Kim, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
Their unceremonious removal and the arrival of new unknown personnel in leadership has unnerved the employees who remain while at the same time increasing their workload.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 1 Feb. 2025
At the same time, a torrent of misinformation on Musk’s platform – plenty of it born from anger over high levels of migration – has unnerved Europe’s governments.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
The reports of arson and explicit graffiti have unnerved a nation that prides itself on being a multicultural and tolerant society and where a third of the population was born overseas.
—Victoria Kim, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unnerve
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Don’t let minor risks paralyze major opportunities. 5.—
Aslak de Silva,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The memos, also obtained by ProPublica, estimated that up to 166,000 people would die from malaria due to the cuts, while 200,000 children would be paralyzed by polio.—
Dan Cody,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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All of our drug policies must remain oriented toward discouraging drug use.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Stomach cramps: Not eating enough food can cause stomach pain or cramps, which may also discourage eating.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
20 Mar. 2025
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Miller, of course, is aware that Trump’s intention, always, is to shock, to play the madman, and thus frighten his rivals and alter the terms of the debate.—
David Remnick,
The New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2025
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Seeing those kinds of numbers in headlines may have started to frighten U.S. consumers, data shows.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2025
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In battle royale games like Fortnite, Apex Legends, and Call of Duty: Warzone, death is an immediate elimination, which can frustrate streamers trying to get exciting footage for their viewers — and there’s nothing more exciting than a win.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
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Any armchair sleuths hoping to test their clue-cracking skills will be left similarly frustrated by the fact breadcrumbs are practically non-existent throughout.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2025
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No matter what your views are on Israel & Palestine, we should all be terrified of a government incarcerating its residents for their political opinions.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Carolina Waterfowl Rescue has a history of rescuing snakes from predicaments in the region, including the venomous species that seem to terrify the public.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2025
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Mushrooms are a delicious addition to recipes, but preparing them for a dish can be intimidating.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
25 Mar. 2025
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France’s bureaucracy can be intimidating, especially for those who don’t speak French.—
CNN.com,
Mercury News,
24 Mar. 2025
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Fearful Tesla drivers are asking Tesla to implement new tech features in the vehicle to scare off protesters, Fortune reports.—
Emily Forlini,
PCMAG,
21 Mar. 2025
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Sea cucumbers can eject part of their guts out of their mouth to scare off predators.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Unnerve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unnerve. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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