Definition of War of nerves

1. Noun. The use of psychological tactics to destroy the opponents' morale.

Exact synonyms: Psychological Warfare
Generic synonyms: War, Warfare

Definition of War of nerves

1. Noun. (idiomatic) Warfare or other physical conflict in which one or more combatting parties use especially demoralizing and frightening tactics to attempt to unnerve their opponents. ¹

2. Noun. (idiomatic by extension) A situation in which opposed parties refrain from direct conflict but maintain a tense, contentious relationship in which each uses annoyances or intimidating psychological tactics to attempt to dishearten and unnerve the other. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of War Of Nerves

war dances
war dog
war game
war games
war god
war grave
war graves
war hammer
war hammers
war hawk
war hound
war machine
war machines
war neurosis
war of conquest
war of nerves (current term)
war of words
war paint
war paints
war parties
war party
war power
war reparations
war room
war rooms
war stories
war story
war time
war to end all war
war to end all wars

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