unnerve

• 动词，表示使某人失去勇气、信心或镇定，使其感到紧张或害怕。

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to lose courage, confidence, or composure; to make someone feel nervous or frightened.

1. Disturb the composure ofC1formal

   To cause someone to lose confidence, courage, or self-control; to make someone feel nervous or upset.

   使失去镇定

   • The sudden noise unnerved the horse, causing it to bolt.
   • His constant staring unnerved her during the interview.
   • The eerie silence of the empty house unnerved the explorers.

   同义词agitatedauntdiscomposedisconcertdisturbflusterintimidateperturbrattleshakeunsettleupset

   反义词calmcomposeemboldenencouragefortifyreassuresteady