unhinge

verb
UK: /ʌnˈhɪndʒ/
US: /ʌnˈhɪndʒ/

  1. To remove a door or gate from its hinges.

    1. I will unhinge the door.
    2. They had to unhinge the gate to move the large furniture inside the house.

  2. To make someone mentally unstable or upset.

    1. The news might unhinge her.
    2. The constant pressure at work began to unhinge him, making him question his abilities.

Synonyms

derange madden disturb
unhinge adjective

  1. Mentally disturbed or unstable.

    1. He seemed unhinged at times.
    2. The character's unhinged behavior made the movie suspenseful and unpredictable.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unhinge" in English means: To remove a door or gate from its hinges., To make someone mentally unstable or upset..

The phonetic transcription of "unhinge" is /ʌnˈhɪndʒ/ in British English and /ʌnˈhɪndʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unhinge": derange, madden, disturb.

Example usage of "unhinge": "I will unhinge the door.". More examples on the page.