unhinge

un·hinge

verb \-ˈhinj\

Definition of UNHINGE

transitive verb

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)

Related Words: agitate, bother, confuse, discompose, disquiet, distract, disturb, perturb, unsettle, upset; annoy, irritate, vex

Near Antonyms: calm, quiet, relax, settle, soothe, tranquilize (also tranquillize)

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Rhymes with UNHINGE

butt hinge, impinge, infringe, syringe