unhinge

/ʌnˈhɪndʒ/
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Other forms: unhinged; unhinging; unhinges

Definitions of unhinge
  1. verb
    disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
    synonyms: cark, disorder, disquiet, distract, perturb, trouble
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    vex, worry
    disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
    misgive
    suggest fear or doubt
    eat, eat on
    worry or cause anxiety in a persistent way
    nag
    worry persistently
    type of:
    disturb, trouble, upset
    move deeply
  2. verb
    remove the hinges from
    “unhinge the door”
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    remove, take, take away, withdraw
    remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
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