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
The contradiction sliced through me—how could someone wield a slur and then offer softness, as if love alone could undo the wound?
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
In February 2025, Fain undid that resolution and restructured the committee that oversees investments, tapping other union regional directors to lead the panel that Mock previously oversaw, Nicholson said.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The seeming retreat of the site’s author(s) in the face of potential defamation claims has not undone the damage wrought by their overreach.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
The real challenge for this whiskey will be undoing the long-standing poor reputation that other 80-proof products have created over the years.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
In February 2025, Fain undid that resolution and restructured the committee that oversees investments, tapping other union regional directors to lead the panel that Mock previously oversaw, Nicholson said.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The seeming retreat of the site’s author(s) in the face of potential defamation claims has not undone the damage wrought by their overreach.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
The real challenge for this whiskey will be undoing the long-standing poor reputation that other 80-proof products have created over the years.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undo
Verb
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My anxiety about all this was paralyzing me.—
Zadie Smith,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Protests erupted across the Philippines and paralyzed the capital Manila on Sunday over a corruption scandal involving flood-control projects in a nation battered by storms and poverty.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
21 Sep. 2025
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Then, in a paper posted in June, Hermiller and her longtime collaborator Mark Brittenham uncovered a pair of knots that, when combined, form a knot that is easier to untie than the conjecture predicts.—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
22 Sep. 2025
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Philanthropic support, untied to narrow deliverables, can enable scientists to cross the disciplinary silos that federal agencies often reinforce — silos that reflect not just bureaucratic divisions but also entrenched cultural differences across the sciences.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Leaf blowers of any kind may disturb wildlife habitat and contribute to soil erosion by removing organic matter and exposing the top layer of soil.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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Part of the controversy appears to have related to the fact that the carpet covered tile that, if disturbed, could expose children to asbestos.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Rats, also dislike the acidic odor in vinegar, and ammonia smells similar to predator urine, which can scare them away.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Sep. 2025
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Kimmel suspension should scare you Who will be a guest on Jimmy Kimmel's first show back?—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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Adama unfastened a padlock and loosened the chain securing the doors.—
Ken Harbaugh,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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Chisolm immediately dropped his bat and unfastened his elbow guard.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Finney's younger sister Gwen (Madeleine McGraw) is bothered by nightmarish visions of an alpine camp, and the siblings investigate only to discover that the Grabber has found a way to torture from the other side.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Common Pests and Problems Hardy cyclamen planted in ground are rarely bothered by pests.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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There are liberals in media, but the corporations are now either controlled by the right wing or frightened of it.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Notwithstanding the endless parade of ghosts, demons, serial killers and at least one Mothman, Haunted Hotel is mostly not trying to frighten you.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025
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Lance Wilson, a public-relations professional who works with the Anti Police-Terror Project, warned that the council might loosen the restrictions further, potentially allowing chases for lesser crimes, such as burglary.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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The league decided to loosen some of those restrictions for the 2025 season.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Undo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undo. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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