unnerving
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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary un·nerve v. Pronunciation: - ' nərv Function: transitive verb Date: 1601 1 : to deprive of courage, strength, or steadiness 2 : to cause to become nervous : UPSET –un·nerv·ing·ly \- ' nər-viŋ-lē\ adverb synonyms UNNERVE , ENERVATE , UNMAN , EMASCULATE mean to deprive of strength or vigor and the capacity for effective action. UNNERVE implies marked often temporary loss of courage, self-control, or power to act < unnerved by the near collision>. ENERVATE suggests a gradual physical or moral weakening (as through luxury or indolence) until one is too feeble to make an effort <a nation's youth enervated by affluence and leisure>. UNMAN implies a loss of manly vigor, fortitude, or spirit <a soldier unmanned by the terrors of battle>. EMASCULATE stresses a depriving of characteristic force by removing something essential <an amendment that emasculates existing safeguards>.]]>