nerve rack

noun

Definitions

  1. A state of extreme emotional distress from a nerve-racking experience.

    • A hypodermic will secure much needed rest and promptly relieve bone ache and nerve rack.
    • Prayer has been abundantly answered in my case, and I desire your further intercessions that right soon all nerve rack and strain may pass away and that I may be once more full of power and vigor for the work of the Lord.
    • I think after these evenings of suspense and nerve rack a reaction of fatigue and depression is apt to follow the next morning.

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