nerving

Meanings

• Verb

  Causing fear or anxiety in someone; making someone feel apprehensive or uneasy.

• Verb

  Providing support or encouragement to someone who is feeling nervous or anxious.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nerving
herbing , serving , perking

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Variants

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nerve , nerved , nerves , nerving

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to make someone uneasy or apprehensive', from the Old French 'nervier', meaning 'to make one's nerves quiver'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nerving' is often used in motorsports to describe the act of building up the courage to take on a particularly challenging track or obstacle.

2. In psychology, the term 'nervous system' refers to the complex network of nerves and cells that transmit messages between different parts of the body.

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Related Concepts

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1. anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

2. apprehension: A feeling of fear or anxiety, often about a future event or situation.

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Culture

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In literature, 'nerving' is used to describe the act of encouraging or supporting someone who is feeling anxious or fearful. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', Tom Buchanan nerving Jordan Baker before she testifies in court.

How to Memorize "nerving"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone looking nervous or anxious, and then picture yourself providing them with encouragement and support to help them feel better.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nerving' with the feeling of calmness and support that comes from encouraging someone who is feeling anxious or fearful.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Nerve someone up' to help you remember the meaning of the word.

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