1
as in to disturb
to cause to go insane or as if insane
the endless harassment by the guards completely unhinged the prisoners of war
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2
as in to distract
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
I was momentarily unhinged by the unexpected question
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Recent Examples of unhinge
Denzel is still the tough guy, but he’s not unhinged enough to make a world like this one feel quite alive or real.
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
Monroe plays Lee with a certain steadfast restraint, keeping her emotions shielded until the film’s terrifying plot strips that shield away bit by bit, and Cage is … well, he’s unhinged in all the best ways.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 12 July 2024
The next clip in the montage shows a backyard patio roof coming unhinged in a downpour.
—Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
What began 40 years ago as a very fringe, occasionally unhinged, wholly unfiltered fashion-palooza is now—not unlike many Parisian houses, and the industry at large—facing a time of transition.
—Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
Monroe plays Lee with a certain steadfast restraint, keeping her emotions shielded until the film’s terrifying plot strips that shield away bit by bit, and Cage is … well, he’s unhinged in all the best ways.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 12 July 2024
The next clip in the montage shows a backyard patio roof coming unhinged in a downpour.
—Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
What began 40 years ago as a very fringe, occasionally unhinged, wholly unfiltered fashion-palooza is now—not unlike many Parisian houses, and the industry at large—facing a time of transition.
—Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhinge
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The following story contains graphic language that may disturb some readers.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Warren called his sister and was disturbed by their short conversation.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Such a merger seems exceedingly far from likely, even if Tesla CEO Elon Musk wasn't completely distracted dismantling the federal government and its workforce.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
21 Feb. 2025
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There's a lot to get distracted by, which is a big part of the fun.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
20 Feb. 2025
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Everyone around her, including the prison guards, the undertaker and even the warden, seem unsettled by what’s happening.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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This unprecedented stream of executive orders and memorandums is unsettling Washington households as people scramble to determine whether their jobs and livelihoods are safe.—
Emily Peck,
Axios,
14 Feb. 2025
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He is also bothered that the revenue is going to transit and the toll is not geared solely to curbing traffic.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Many users never bother to switch to paying in the local currency, even if doing so could save them money.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Written in black and white, the attacks look deranged.—
Oliver Darcy,
CNN,
31 May 2023
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The busy, fevered covers—everyone looks deranged—practically shout for a browser’s attention, in contrast to the subtler ones gracing later Clowes books like Wilson (2010) and Patience (2016).—
Ed Park,
The New York Review of Books,
14 Mar. 2023
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Book was worried when her sister first told her of her relationship with Holder, explaining that Pike had allegedly been verbally and physically abused in some of her past relationships.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2025
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Economists worry that the tariffs could spark another round of inflation at a time when the Federal Reserve is considering whether to lower interest rates further or hold steady as policymakers weigh the impact of Trump’s aggressive fiscal and trade policy moves.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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View gallery - 3 images Downing fruit and vegetable juice as a way of fasting, cleansing, or detoxing can unbalance the health-affecting bacteria in your gut and mouth, according to a new study.—
Paul McClure
February 06,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2025
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But any future Purdy deal won’t really unbalance the 49ers’ cap until 2026 at the earliest because these large contracts are always structured to drastically limit the hits in the first few years.—
Tim Kawakami,
The Athletic,
6 Aug. 2024
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Trump's approach to the conflict has alarmed U.S. allies in Europe, many of which see Russian aggression as a threat to their own security.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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This is a big step down from Q4 but don’t be alarmed.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Unhinge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhinge. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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