unnerving (B1)
verb
Definition
unnerve means to deprive of nerve, force, or strength; to weaken; to enfeeble. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
to unnerve the arm
I was greatly unnerved by the news that my attacker was back in the country.
The lesson showed how to unnerve in a natural sentence.
How to Use unnerving
- to unnerve (verb pattern)
- Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to unnerve."
- unnerve in context (usage pattern)
- Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how unnerve works in context."
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