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war of nerves

idiom

Warfare characterized by psychological manipulation, involving tactics intended to demoralize, frighten, and unnerve opponents in order to prompt surrender.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    bundle of nerves

    A person with an especially nervous, excitable, or fearful disposition.

  2. 02

    get on someone's nerves

    To annoy or irritate someone; to bother someone.

  3. 03

    nerves of steel

    Great bravery, courage, or composure.

  4. 04

    pissing war

    An immature dispute over some trivial matter.

  5. 05

    tug of war

    A dispute between two parties, particularly an entrenched, back-and-forth dispute.

  6. 06

    turf war

    A fight or confrontation between two divisions or parties for access to resources or capital.

  7. 07

    war bride

    A company or individual whose business is increased by warfare.

  8. 08

    war of words

    A heated exchange of threatening or inflammatory statements.

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