war of nerves
noun phrase
: a conflict characterized by psychological tactics (such as bluff, threats, and intimidation) designed primarily to create confusion, indecision, or breakdown of morale
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Christopher Pike in a moral dilemma, places first officer Una in a head-to-head war of nerves with the ruthless commander of a Klingon warship, and brings Enterprise's ace pilot Erica Ortegas up against a face from her past.
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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“War of nerves.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/war%20of%20nerves. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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