Unnerve
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Negative Emotion
Unnerve typically implies causing anxiety, fear, or loss of confidence. The thought of public speaking unnerves me.
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Sudden Impact
The effect described by 'unnerve' usually happens quickly and unexpectedly. An unexpected noise in the dark room unnerved her.
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Psychological Effect
Use 'unnerve' to describe a mental or emotional impact, rather than a physical one. The intense gaze of the interviewer unnerved the candidate.