unnerve

[ uhn-nurv ]
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verb (used with object),un·nerved, un·nerv·ing.
  1. to deprive of courage, strength, determination, or confidence; upset: Fear unnerved him.

Origin of unnerve

1
First recorded in 1595–1605; un-2 + nerve

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British Dictionary definitions for unnerve

unnerve

/ (ʌnˈnɜːv) /


verb
  1. (tr) to cause to lose courage, strength, confidence, self-control, etc

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