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self-possession vs nerves

nerves vs self-possession

self-possession and nerves both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
self-possession Yes No No No
nerves Yes No No No
As nouns, nerves is a hyponym of self-possession; that is, nerves is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than self-possession:
  • self-possession: the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
  • nerves: control of your emotions
Other hyponyms of self-possession include presence of mind.
self-possession (noun) nerves (noun)
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior control of your emotions
an uneasy psychological state
Difference between self-possession and nerves

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