enerve

/ɛˈnɜrv/

Definitions

1. verb

to deprive of nervous energy or to make nervous

“The long journey began to enerve her, and she needed a break.”

2. verb

to make nervous or agitated

“The thought of the exam was going to enerve him.”

3. noun

the state of being nervous or agitated

“After the accident, he was in a state of enerve.”

Synonyms

  • agitate
  • discompose
  • tense

Antonyms

  • calm
  • soothe