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Unnerve

Definition:

(verb) To make someone feel anxious, frightened, or nervous

(verb) To cause someone to lose their confidence or courage

Sense 1:

(verb) To make someone feel anxious, frightened, or nervous

Example sentences:

1. The horror movie really unnerved me, and I couldn't sleep for days.
2. The unexpected sound of fireworks unnerved the dog, causing it to hide under the bed.
3. Seeing the dark clouds approaching slowly unnerved the hikers, making them hurry back to their campsite.

Sense 2:

(verb) To cause someone to lose their confidence or courage

Example sentences:

1. His strong criticism unnerved the new employee, making her doubt her abilities.
2. The pressure of the final exam unnerved the students, causing some of them to blank out and forget all their answers.
3. Her opponent's aggressive playing unnerved her, leading to a series of mistakes on her part.

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