VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

War of nerves

Meaning:

War of nerves refers to a conflict using psychological techniques rather than direct violence in order to weaken the enemy.

Examples:

  • This isn't even a war of nerves!
  • This is no war of nerves.
  • No, this war of nerves.
  • What is this, a war of nerves?
  • A war of nerves, namely a voiceless battle, is still a battle.
  • I think he's starting a war of nerves with me.
  • The war of nerves began at the start line before the start preparation to Trogir 10.00 Clock.
  • (EL) Mr President, the Council has decided to wage a war of nerves with the UN by dealing with the situation in Kosovo through unilateral initiatives irrespective of the rule of law or international law.
  • A firestorm of accusations in the local media has been the latest maneuver in the war of nerves between maquiladora workers in Mexico 's northern borderlands and those who are threatened by the workers' growing confidence and independence.