Synonyms for nerve

noun

1. The path of nervous impulses

   nerve fiber, nerve tissue, nerve filament, nerve cord, nervure, venation; see also tissue 3.

   Types of nerves include: motor, sensory, afferent, efferent, mixed, excitatory, inhibitory, vasomotor, somatic.

2. The twelve cranial nerves of the human body are: olfactory, optic, oculomotor, trochlear, trigeminal, abducent, facial, vestibulocochlear, glossopharyngeal, vagus, accessory, hypoglossal.

3. Courage

   resolution, spirit, mettle; see courage 1.

4. Impudence

   temerity, audacity, effrontery; see rudeness. See syn. study at temerity.