Definitions for unnerve

unnerve un·nerve

Spelling: [uhn-nurv]
IPA: /ʌnˈnɜrv/

Unnerve is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 64 anagrams from letters in unnerve (eennruv).

Definitions for unnerve

verb (used with object)

  1. to deprive of courage, strength, determination, or confidence; upset:

Origin of unnerve

First recorded in 1595-1605; un-2 + nerve

Examples for unnerve

Lou felt that they were wandering from the point, and that in digression Alexandra might unnerve him.

This question, simple as it was, seemed to both terrify and unnerve her.

Yesterday, China Daily reported that the collapse of the boom on the crane “may unnerve some Chinese buyers.”

The idea of sex with a guy who normally gets paid for it began to unnerve me.

He dared not look at her while he spoke, lest seeing her should unnerve him altogether.

And it could unnerve the establishment—including the powerful Army.

Don't try to talk; such a sight is enough to unnerve any man.

If a single scream could unnerve me that much it had to be bad.

Part of her secret is her certitude, which is enough to unnerve most people.

More likely, it would make noises or take steps to unnerve peace with Israel in the Sinai just to show us up.

Word Value for unnerve
Scrable

10

Words with friends

14

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