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Unnerve

Definition

(formal) To cause someone to feel nervous or anxious, often so that they are unable to think or act clearly; to undermine someone's confidence or composure. Typically collocates with 'completely', 'totally', or 'utterly'.

Example Sentences

1The news of the company's financial troubles began to unnerve investors, who started to withdraw their funds rapidly.
2Does the prospect of public speaking unnerve you, or have you developed strategies to manage your nerves?
3The team's poor performance in the first half of the season utterly unnerved their fans, who had been expecting a championship win.
4To unnerve your opponent in a debate, focus on exposing the logical flaws in their argument rather than attacking their character.
5There is something about the eerie atmosphere of the abandoned mansion that seems to unnerve even the most hardened thrill-seekers.

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