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:
The stress of the job began to unhinge him.
The constant fear threatened to unhinge her mind.
2.

to remove a door or window from its hinges

Example:
The strong wind threatened to unhinge the gate.
He had to unhinge the cabinet door to fix it.