Example Sentences

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Before his righteous ire I shrink, I cower; Revenge I dread—and vengeance linked with power Unnerves me quite.

From Polyeucte by Constable, Thomas

The thought of combating for you Unnerves the courage of the bravest men.

From Maid of Orleans by Schiller, Friedrich

Rest not--inglorious rest Unnerves the man; Struggle--'tis God's behest!

From Cleveland Past and Present Its Representative Men by Joblin, Maurice

Who leaves the pine-tree, leaves his friend, Unnerves his strength, invites his end.

From Poems Household Edition by Emerson, Ralph Waldo