Meaning of the word unhinge in English
What does unhinge mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
unhinge
US /ʌnˈhɪndʒ/
UK /ʌnˈhɪndʒ/
Verb
1.
to make someone mentally unstable; to make someone crazy
Example:
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The stress of the job began to unhinge him.
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The constant fear threatened to unhinge her mind.
2.
to remove a door or window from its hinges
Example:
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The strong wind threatened to unhinge the gate.
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He had to unhinge the cabinet door to fix it.