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