unnerve
verb (used with object)
to deprive of courage, strength, determination, or confidence; upset.
had unnerved
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past perfectof unnerve.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The attacks, said Peter Kreko, director of Political Capital, a Budapest research group, showed that Mr. Magyar had unnerved the government.
From New York Times ● Jun. 17, 2024
Leaders with the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations praised the arrest after the fires that had unnerved the Muslim community in the area.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 30, 2023
Her mother tried to calm her down, but the message from her friend had unnerved her.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 9, 2023
In his apology the Canadian said the meeting with the ATP had "unnerved" him.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2021
That wall had unnerved him the first day.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
