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unhinge
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un·hinge

transitive verb \-ˈhinj\

Definition of UNHINGE

1
: to make unstable : unsettle, disrupt <unhinge the balance of world peace> <pressure that would unhinge a less experienced person>
2
: to remove (as a door) from the hinges

Examples of UNHINGE

  1. <the endless harassment by the guards completely unhinged the prisoners of war>
  2. <I was momentarily unhinged by the unexpected question.>

First Known Use of UNHINGE

1612

Related to UNHINGE

Synonyms
crack, derange, frenzy, loco, madden, unbalance, craze, unstring
Antonyms
calm, compose, quiet, settle, soothe, tranquilize (also tranquillize)

Rhymes with UNHINGE

butt hinge, impinge, infringe, syringe

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