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unnerve

verb

/ʌnˈnɜːrv/

Meaning

to make someone lose confidence, courage, or composure

The hostile questions began to unnerve the witness.

discourage, intimidate, unsettle, demoralize, shake

encourage, reassure, strengthen

completely unnerve, try to unnerve, unnerve someone

to attack suddenly; to search and seize

To separate or cut apart.

To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.

Exert force on (someone or something), typically with one's finger or hand, in order to move them aw...

to give a penalty for wrongdoing; to discipline

to remove moisture; to become free of water