war of nerves
The term "war of nerves" describes a conflict strategy focusing on psychological tactics to weaken an opponent without direct confrontation.
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Definition
C1Psychological Warfare
(idiomatic)A conflict where psychological tactics like propaganda and threats are used to create fear and uncertainty in the opponent.
Example
- The two countries engaged in a war of nerves, spreading false rumors to undermine each other's confidence.
C1Prolonged Tension
(idiomatic)A situation of extended psychological stress involving manipulation to weaken the opponent's determination.
Example
- The negotiation turned into a war of nerves, with each side trying to outlast the other.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "war of nerves":
psychological warfarewar of attritionwar gameact of warat war