Undoing Definition & Meaning

undoing
noun
  1. an act that makes a previous act of no effect (as if not done)
  2. loosening the ties that fasten something; "the tying of bow ties is an art; the untying is easy"

"Undoing" in song lyrics

See how undoing is used in real songs:

  • "And died from of a misreable death, his final undoing"
    GZA f/ True Master — Columbian Ties
  • "karmic undoing"
    AOL — AOL
  • "dele's undoing"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "undoing"

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