Meaning of the word unnerve in English

What does unnerve mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

unnerve

US /ʌnˈnɝːv/
UK /ʌnˈnɜːv/
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Verb

to make someone lose their confidence or courage; to make someone feel nervous or frightened

Example:
The strange silence in the house began to unnerve her.
I think it was the size of the opponent that unnerved him.
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