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unhinge Definition

un·hinge (-hinj)

transitive verb -·hinged, -·hing·ing

    1. to remove from the hinges
    2. to remove the hinges from
  1. to dislodge or detach
  2. to throw (the mind, etc.) into confusion; unbalance or upset

  • unhindered
  • unhired
unhinge Synonyms

unhinge

v.

  1. To detach

    dislodge, disjoint, disunite; see remove 1, unhitch.

  2. To upset

    unbalance, disorder, derange; see disorganize.

unhinge Usage Examples

Object

  • mind: Patrick Hamilton knew better than most the dark corners of the unhinged mind.
  • bit: Carol is a bit unhinged, with a revulsion to men and sex.
  • city: In this bedlam no shots were fired and no punches were thrown, but New Orleans seemed like a city unhinged.
  • character: Their unhinged characters really rally against corporate middle-American, giving voice to some strong political views on globalization and suburban development.
  • narrator: Astonishing Splashes of Color Kitty Wellington, the depressed and unhinged narrator of Clare Morrall's novel, has a strong and compelling voice.
  • jaw: Pythons only eat once a week, but their huge unhinged jaws mean they can gobble prey much larger than themselves.

Modifying Another Word

  • slightly: There is this slightly unhinged optimism that comes from a belief in his own intentions.
  • little: But if you thought the girls were more than a little unhinged in reality, you should see their dreams.. .
  • mentally: Some one as nearly mentally unhinged as this girl would never be allowed to continue to perform her duties.
  • completely: Completely unhinged by the violence, Elizabeth took her own life.
  • somewhat: There has been speculation that Blair is somewhat unhinged.
  • seriously: The 14 track bilingual collection included fierce improvisations, sharp pop, and some seriously unhinged stuff.

Browse dictionary entries near unhinge

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  7. unhealthy
  8. unhealthful
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  1. unhistoric
  2. unhitch
  3. unholy
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  5. unhoped-for
  6. unhorse
  7. unhouseled
  8. unhuman
  9. unhurried
  10. unhurt