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[ noun ] an uneasy state
Examples "he suffered an attack of nerves" Used in print (The New York Times,...)For a serious young_man who plays golf with a serious intensity , Palmer has such an inherent sense_of_humor that it relieves the strain and keeps his nerves from jangling like banjo strings . (E. Lucas Myers, "The Vindication of Dr. Nestor,"...)`` Comment '' ? ejaculated the surprised woman , looking at Alex for an explanation but he , parting from her without ceremony , only offered a_few words about the doctor 's provincial American speech and a state of nerves brought_on by the demands of his work . Related terms |
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[ noun ] an uneasy psychological state
Synonyms Examples "he suffered an attack of nerves" Related terms |
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[ noun ] control of your emotions
Examples "this kind of tension is not good for my nerves" Used in print (George Harmon Coxe, Error of Judgement....)His nerves were getting a_little ragged and his impatience put an edge in his voice . Related terms |
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