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Another word for nerve

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Noun

  1. The quality of mind enabling one to face danger or hardship resolutely

    See also:

    fear

  2. The state or quality of being impudent or arrogantly self-confident

    See also:

    courtesy

    attitude

Verb

  1. To impart strength and confidence to

    See also:

    help

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Another word for nerve

Noun

  1. The path of nervous impulses

    See also:

    tissue

  3. Courage

    See also:

    courage

  4. Impudence

    See also:

    temerity

    rudeness

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Sentence Examples

  • Her nerve began to frazzle.

  • Do you know, she had the nerve to call me!

  • If only she'd worked up the nerve to tell A'Ran about her suspicions about Ne'Rin!

  • Sofia began to scream as her nerve endings sizzled from the inside out.

  • She wondered if he felt hurt at his best friend's betrayal but didn't have the nerve to ask.

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