Nerves
Nerves noun - Control of your emotions.
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Synonyms for Nerves
Strain and nerves are semantically related. in extreme anxiety topic. In some cases you can use "Strain" instead a noun "Nerves".
Strain
Strain noun - (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress.
Usage example: his responsibilities were a constant strain
Both words in one sentence
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All things considered, it's entirely possible that the strain of the situation has frayed his nerves.
Source: Videogame / Dark Parables - Micheal Wittmann, famed Tiger Tank ace: "At this point, enemy tanks have ceased to be a strain on my nerves."
Source: Badass Boast / Real Life - It doesn't hurt that it happens to strike right when Bo and Kenzi are beginning to strain each other's nerves with their cohabitation.
Source: Cabin Fever
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Strain and Nerves. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 30, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/nerves/strain
Nerves & Strain. N.p., 2016. Web. 30 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/nerves/strain>.
Strain or Nerves. 2016. Accessed July 30, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/nerves/strain.
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