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unstring

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To deprive of a string or strings; also, to take from a string; as, to unstring beads.

To loosen the string or strings of; as, to unstring a harp or a bow.

To relax the tension of; to loosen.

Used also figuratively; as, his nerves were unstrung by fear.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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If we are strong enough in our souls we can rip away the veil and look that naked, terrible beauty right in the face; let God consume us, devour us, unstring our bones. Then spit us out reborn. Donna Tartt

unstring my guitar Source: Internet

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