1
as in to paralyze
to deprive of courage or confidence
the sudden shriek undid the campers
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2
as in to untie
to disengage the knotted parts of
undo a tangled shoelace
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3
as in to disturb
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
the mere mention of the home invasion still had the power to undo her
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Recent Examples of undo
They were undone by crosses into the box twice against a team hardly renowned for their aerial prowess.
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The legislation replaces an earlier attempt by Hill to bring down Boise’s Pride flag after lawmakers amended the bill in a way that undid his intent.
—Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Others are still undoing pandemic-era hiring bonanzas, and some blame layoffs on AI’s productivity.
—Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
As strong as Gremaud was in the jumps, Gu was undone by the railing section at the start of her run.
—Joseph Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The legislation replaces an earlier attempt by Hill to bring down Boise’s Pride flag after lawmakers amended the bill in a way that undid his intent.
—Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Others are still undoing pandemic-era hiring bonanzas, and some blame layoffs on AI’s productivity.
—Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
As strong as Gremaud was in the jumps, Gu was undone by the railing section at the start of her run.
—Joseph Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undo
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Because of the paralyzing fear caused by their operation, small businesses whose customer bases and workforces include immigrant community members temporarily closed due to the sharp drop in customers and fear that their businesses would be subject to CBP raids.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
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McDonald was only 20 months on the job when a 15-year-old suspect, Shavod Jones, opened fire on him in Central Park on July 12, 1986, striking McDonald in the face, neck and wrist, and paralyzing him instantly.—
Barry Williams,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Eventually, a soldier came and returned my ID, removed the blindfold, untied me, and ordered me to go south immediately.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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Romero said their hands were eventually untied and they were ultimately released.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Mist the soil instead of overhead watering, which can disturb the seeds.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Managing the genetic health of such a small population is essential for the species’ long-term viability, and the hair-collection method offers a noninvasive way to gather vital data without disturbing the wombats in their burrows.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Why this message is designed to scare This scam relies on presentation, not accuracy.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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That kind of stuff is fun, [and] doesn’t scare me too much.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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If your button-down outfit is in need of a little spice, a quick trick is to unfasten the top and slip out a single shoulder.—
Sri Rain Stewart,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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Skinny Pedro unfastened his seat belt and turned his seat around to face me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Andrew Musgrave crossed the finish line in cross-country skiing today in a tank top, and the cold didn’t seem to bother him one bit.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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My damp clothes didn’t bother either one of us.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Konstantin, 4, a sociable boy, is often frightened by loud noises and guards, his parents said.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Like the 1987 Kurt Vonnegut novel from which the restaurant took its name, Bluebeard encourages guests to drop their guard, surround themselves with other people and try something that frightens them a little.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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There's also some evidence that cost discipline is loosening a bit.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
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Let sit for 10-15 minutes to loosen buildup.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Undo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undo. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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