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English noun: nerves

1. nerves (state) an uneasy psychological state


SamplesHe suffered an attack of nerves.


Synonymsnervousness


Broader (hypernym)mental condition, mental state, psychological condition, psychological state


Narrower (hyponym)heebie-jeebies, jitters, mental strain, nervous strain, screaming meemies, strain

2. nerves (attribute) control of your emotions


SamplesThis kind of tension is not good for my nerves.


Broader (hypernym)possession, self-command, self-control, self-possession, self-will, will power, willpower


Domain usageplural, plural form









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