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Unhinge

usgb/ʌnˈhɪndʒ/Volume
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Mental DisruptionPlay
Use 'unhinge' to describe a significant disturbance to someone's mental state or emotions, often temporarily. SlideThe sudden loss seemed to unhinge him completely.
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'Unhinge' in a mental context is usually not literal but figurative, implying loss of control rather than physical detachment. SlideThe constant pressure might unhinge her concentration.
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Emotional ChargePlay
When 'unhinge' refers to mental state, it often carries a negative and intense emotional connotation. SlideTheir haunting performance was enough to unhinge the audience.
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