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Unhinge Definition & Meaning

unhinge
verb
  1. disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed; "She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill"
  2. remove the hinges from; "unhinge the door"

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Frequently asked questions

What does unhinge mean?
disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed; "She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill" remove the hinges from; "unhinge the door"
What part of speech is unhinge?
Unhinge is a verb.
How many definitions does unhinge have?
Unhinge has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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