Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A strong feeling of courage or confidence, or a bundle in the body that transmits signals of sensation or movement. Synonyms:
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She didn't have the nerve to ask him.Calm your nerves before the big presentation.
Etymology:
Derived from Old French nerf, from Latin nervus meaning sinew or tendon, dating back to the 14th century.
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