unnervev.

Brit.

/(ˌ)ʌnˈnəːv/, U.S.

/ˌənˈnərv/

Forms: see un- prefix² and nerve v.

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: un- prefix², nerve n.

Etymology: < un- prefix² + nerve n. Compare earlier unnerved adj., and also earlier enervate v., enerve v. Compare also nerve v. 2, nerve v. 3, both first attested later than the corresponding senses of this word.

1. transitive. To destroy the strength of; to render physically weak. Also in figurative contexts. Now rare.

ΘΚΠ

the world > life > the body > bodily constitution > bodily weakness > weakening > weaken [verb (transitive)]

unstrengea1225

unstrength?c1225

feeblea1340

affeeblea1400

weakc1400

affeeblishc1450

enfeeblisha1492

pallc1500

weaken1569

effeeblish?1572

unstrengthen1598

labefy1620

unnerve1621

unmasculate1639

unbrace1711

sinka1715

infirmize1751

slacken1778

exhaust1860

1621 G. Sandys tr. Ovid First Five Bks. Metamorphosis ii. 34 Pale sudden feare vn-nerves his quaking thighs [L. palluit et subito genua intremuere timore].

1697 J. Addison Ess. Georgics in J. Dryden tr. Virgil Wks. sig. ¶¶1^v The Precepts..are often so minute..that they weaken and un-nerve his Verse.

1726 A. Pope tr. Homer Odyssey IV. xv. 448 When a length of years unnerves the strong, Apollo comes.

1792 S. Rogers Pleasures Mem. ii. 111 The spectre Poverty unnerv'd his frame.

1836 J. Gilbert Christian Atonem. ix. 376 The sight of mercy so transcendent..has unnerved the power of determined obduracy.

1850 C. Merivale Hist. Romans under Empire II. xxi. 453 This consciousness..unnerved his arm for the execution of the Herculean task.

1870 W. C. Bryant tr. Homer Iliad I. 175 The weariness of toil unnerves thy frame.

1901 Engin. News 5 Sept. 157/2 Neuralgic pains..so intense as completely to unnerve strong men.

2. transitive. To cause (a person, the mind, etc.) to lose courage or confidence. Also: to unsettle, disconcert. Also intransitive.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > emotion > fear > quality of inspiring fear > quality of being intimidating > intimidate or bully [verb (transitive)] > daunt (a person's) courage

cowardc1300

anarrowc1400

accowardize1480

accoward1481

daunton1535

quail1548

daunt1569

quay1590

disheart1603

dishearten1606

cravena1616

break1619

unsoula1634

unnerve1638

cowardize1648

daff1673

to put (a person) off his (also her) mettle1745

becoward1831

1638 G. Sandys Paraphr. Psalmes David 58 in Paraphr. Divine Poems His fear'd Voice unnerv'd our Foes.

1658 J. Mennes & J. Smith Wit Restor'd f. 3 My doubtie Squire of Kentissh crew that ha'st read stories old and new prick up thine eares unto a tale that will un-nerve and make thee stale.

1704 Moderation Display'd 7 A Modern Coward Principle design'd To stifle Justice, and unnerve the Mind.

1725 W. Broome in A. Pope et al. tr. Homer Odyssey III. xii. 245 Fear seiz'd the mighty, and unnerv'd the brave.

1780 W. Cowper Progress of Error 272 'Tis not alone the grape's enticing juice Unnerves the moral pow'rs, and mars their use.

1791 ‘T. Newte’ Prospects & Observ. Tour 57 The horrid and incessant din..unnerves and overcomes the heart.

1844 T. N. Talfourd Athenian Captive i. i To speak of mortal sickness, and unnerve A soul of noble essence.

1878 R. B. Smith Carthage 125 The fear which it seems to have inspired completely unnerved the Romans.

1921 F. S. Mathews Field Bk. Wild Birds & their Music (rev. ed.) 6 The sudden whirr and flap of a lot of wings..would unnerve even the crafty fox.

1954 M. Connolly Power Tennis 66 Many times I have seen a scrambler unnerve a much better player merely by returning her best placements.

2010 H. Vendler Last Looks iv. 75 Lowell..used metaphor to shock, to unsettle, to unnerve.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2014; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

单词	unnerve
释义	unnervev. Brit. /(ˌ)ʌnˈnəːv/, U.S. /ˌənˈnərv/ Forms: see un- prefix² and nerve v. Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: un- prefix², nerve n. Etymology: < un- prefix² + nerve n. Compare earlier unnerved adj., and also earlier enervate v., enerve v. Compare also nerve v. 2, nerve v. 3, both first attested later than the corresponding senses of this word. 1. transitive. To destroy the strength of; to render physically weak. Also in figurative contexts. Now rare. ΘΚΠ the world > life > the body > bodily constitution > bodily weakness > weakening > weaken [verb (transitive)] unstrengea1225 unstrength?c1225 feeblea1340 affeeblea1400 weakc1400 affeeblishc1450 enfeeblisha1492 pallc1500 weaken1569 effeeblish?1572 unstrengthen1598 labefy1620 unnerve1621 unmasculate1639 unbrace1711 sinka1715 infirmize1751 slacken1778 exhaust1860 1621 G. Sandys tr. Ovid First Five Bks. Metamorphosis ii. 34 Pale sudden feare vn-nerves his quaking thighs [L. palluit et subito genua intremuere timore]. 1697 J. Addison Ess. Georgics in J. Dryden tr. Virgil Wks. sig. ¶¶1^v The Precepts..are often so minute..that they weaken and un-nerve his Verse. 1726 A. Pope tr. Homer Odyssey IV. xv. 448 When a length of years unnerves the strong, Apollo comes. 1792 S. Rogers Pleasures Mem. ii. 111 The spectre Poverty unnerv'd his frame. 1836 J. Gilbert Christian Atonem. ix. 376 The sight of mercy so transcendent..has unnerved the power of determined obduracy. 1850 C. Merivale Hist. Romans under Empire II. xxi. 453 This consciousness..unnerved his arm for the execution of the Herculean task. 1870 W. C. Bryant tr. Homer Iliad I. 175 The weariness of toil unnerves thy frame. 1901 Engin. News 5 Sept. 157/2 Neuralgic pains..so intense as completely to unnerve strong men. 2. transitive. To cause (a person, the mind, etc.) to lose courage or confidence. Also: to unsettle, disconcert. Also intransitive. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > fear > quality of inspiring fear > quality of being intimidating > intimidate or bully [verb (transitive)] > daunt (a person's) courage cowardc1300 anarrowc1400 accowardize1480 accoward1481 daunton1535 quail1548 daunt1569 quay1590 disheart1603 dishearten1606 cravena1616 break1619 unsoula1634 unnerve1638 cowardize1648 daff1673 to put (a person) off his (also her) mettle1745 becoward1831 1638 G. Sandys Paraphr. Psalmes David 58 in Paraphr. Divine Poems His fear'd Voice unnerv'd our Foes. 1658 J. Mennes & J. Smith Wit Restor'd f. 3 My doubtie Squire of Kentissh crew that ha'st read stories old and new prick up thine eares unto a tale that will un-nerve and make thee stale. 1704 Moderation Display'd 7 A Modern Coward Principle design'd To stifle Justice, and unnerve the Mind. 1725 W. Broome in A. Pope et al. tr. Homer Odyssey III. xii. 245 Fear seiz'd the mighty, and unnerv'd the brave. 1780 W. Cowper Progress of Error 272 'Tis not alone the grape's enticing juice Unnerves the moral pow'rs, and mars their use. 1791 ‘T. Newte’ Prospects & Observ. Tour 57 The horrid and incessant din..unnerves and overcomes the heart. 1844 T. N. Talfourd Athenian Captive i. i To speak of mortal sickness, and unnerve A soul of noble essence. 1878 R. B. Smith Carthage 125 The fear which it seems to have inspired completely unnerved the Romans. 1921 F. S. Mathews Field Bk. Wild Birds & their Music (rev. ed.) 6 The sudden whirr and flap of a lot of wings..would unnerve even the crafty fox. 1954 M. Connolly Power Tennis 66 Many times I have seen a scrambler unnerve a much better player merely by returning her best placements. 2010 H. Vendler Last Looks iv. 75 Lowell..used metaphor to shock, to unsettle, to unnerve. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2014; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < v.1621
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