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I'm confused by the word "unnerve" which sounds like it might mean "to make nervous," but seems to actually mean, "to emasculate or weaken."

So what would be some words that mean "to make nervous," i.e. to rattle someone, or to make someone anxious? The most direct synonym I'm looking for is "to frighten" or "to fill with dread."

I'm confused by the word "unnerve" which sounds like it might mean "to make nervous," but seems to actually mean, "to emasculate or weaken."

So what would be some words that mean "to make nervous," i.e. to rattle someone, or to make someone anxious?

I'm confused by the word "unnerve" which sounds like it might mean "to make nervous," but seems to actually mean, "to emasculate or weaken."

So what would be some words that mean "to make nervous," i.e. to rattle someone, or to make someone anxious? The most direct synonym I'm looking for is "to frighten" or "to fill with dread."

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Does "unnerve" mean "to make nervous"? If not, what are some verbs for "to make nervous"?

I'm confused by the word "unnerve" which sounds like it might mean "to make nervous," but seems to actually mean, "to emasculate or weaken."

So what would be some words that mean "to make nervous," i.e. to rattle someone, or to make someone anxious?