transcription, транскрипция: [ -ˈnərv ]
transitive verb
Date: 1601
1. : to deprive of courage, strength, or steadiness
2. : to cause to become nervous : upset
• un·nerv·ing·ly -ˈnər-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