Nerves (Noun)

Meaning ¹

An uneasy psychological state; "he suffered an attack of nerves".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Nervousness

Hypernyms

• Psychological State
• Mental State
• Mental Condition

Hyponyms

• Nervous Strain
• Jitters
• Screaming Meemies
• Strain

Meaning ²

Control of your emotions; "this kind of tension is not good for my nerves".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Usages

• Plural Form

Hypernyms

• Self-command
• Self-possession
• Will Power
• Willpower
• Self-will
• Possession