Nerve — synonyms, definition

1. nerve (Noun)

animation ardour assumption audacity backbone boldness brass bravery cheek conceit contumely courage daring dash determination discourtesy dynamism effrontery endurance energy • • •

nerve (Noun) — Any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body.

nerve (Noun) — The courage to carry on. ex. "you haven't got the nerve for baseball"

nerve (Noun) — Impudent aggressiveness. ex. "I couldn't believe her nerve"

aggressiveness bottle braveness bravery courage courageousness fascicle fasciculus fiber bundle fibre bundle afferent afferent nerve audaciousness audacity cranial nerve cubital nerve depressor depressor nerve efferent efferent nerve motor nerve musculospiral nerve nervus ischiadicus nervus radialis nervus saphenus nervus spinalis nervus ulnaris radial nerve saphenous nerve sciatic nerve • • • nerve fiber nerve fibre radicle synapse

2. nerve (Verb)

brace encourage fortify harden hearten innervate invigorate steel stimulate strengthen

nerve (Verb) — Get ready for something difficult or unpleasant.

brace poise

3. nerve (US)

fiber grit resilience structure texture