verb
to deprive of strength, spirit, and vigor
a man so unnerved as to be bereft of sense and judgment
Synonyms: castrate, emasculate, enervate, unman, unstring
Related Word: enfeeble, sap, undermine, weaken; bewilder, confound, distract; agitate, perturb, upset
Contrasted words: brace (up), inspirit, invigorate, reinforce, strengthen; encourage, hearten, steel
Antonyms: nerve