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war of nerves

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war of nerves
n. pl. wars of nerves
A conflict marked by psychological tactics, such as intimidation and threats, that are intended to confuse, exhaust, and demoralize an enemy.
war of nerves
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(Psychology) the use of psychological tactics against an opponent, such as shattering his morale by the use of propaganda
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Noun1.war of nerves - the use of psychological tactics to destroy the opponents' morale
psychological warfare
war, warfare - the waging of armed conflict against an enemy; "thousands of people were killed in the war"


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