nerve wrack

A form of nerve rack — A state of extreme emotional distress from a nerve-racking experience.

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nounnerve wrack (plural nerve wracks)

plural nerve wracks

  1. alternativeAlternative form of nerve rack.

    Through fatigue and nerve wrack, his voice broke on the last word.

    1925, Albert Payson Terhune, Najib, page 132
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    He had not known that he was wearied with nerve wrack and pell-mell dashing from firing point to firing point.

    1920, Charles Neville Buck, The Law of Hemlock Mountain, page 190

    Nerve wrack and tension are registered in their faces, for in addition to road dangers they have to contend with growing competition and police vigilance which keep their minds continually on the lack of funds.

    1923, The London City Mission Magazine - Volumes 88-89, page 184
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