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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of nerve form-of, plural
2. 2
   control of your emotions wordnet
3. 3
   an uneasy psychological state wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of nerve form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

All synonyms

nervousnessagitationapprehensivenessattack of nervesbuck fevercase of nerves

Example

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"It's a complete mess, and it's getting on my nerves."

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