Synonyms of unnerves

unnerves

verb

present tense third-person singular of unnerve

1

as in paralyzes

to deprive of courage or confidence

the riding accident so unnerved me that for a while I was afraid to get back on a horse

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paralyzes
• frightens
• terrifies
• scares
• intimidates
• unsettles
• emasculates
• demoralizes
• undoes
• unmans
• weakens
• disturbs
• debilitates
• wastes
• softens
• discourages
• unstrings
• terrorizes
• enervates
• daunts
• enfeebles
• saps
• upsets
• disheartens
• dismays
• perturbs
• disquiets
• unhinges
• unbalances
• maddens
• neuters
• deranges
• tires
• fazes
• prostrates
• dispirits
• crazes
• psychs (out)
• discomposes
• weirds out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nerves
• strengthens
• encourages
• fortifies
• emboldens
• heartens

2

as in discourages

to lessen the courage or confidence of

a figure skater can't afford to be unnerved by an occasional slipup

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discourages
• frustrates
• frightens
• daunts
• intimidates
• dismays
• scares
• horrifies
• disheartens
• bothers
• demoralizes
• afflicts
• saddens
• worries
• troubles
• unmans
• dispirits
• chills
• weighs
• cows
• irks
• tries
• distresses
• throws cold water on
• depresses
• bullies
• undermines
• weakens
• vexes
• browbeats
• deadens
• debilitates
• dampens
• enfeebles
• damps

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nerves
• encourages
• cheers
• emboldens
• heartens
• animates
• reinforces
• enlivens
• assures
• strengthens
• buoys (up)
• enforces
• reassures
• gladdens
• invigorates
• excites
• steels
• provokes
• stimulates
• inspires
• fortifies
• stirs
• energizes
• lifts
• quickens
• boosts
• reenforces
• galvanizes
• rallies