unstring

Verb

Meaning

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

Synonyms

bate sap spook loose alarm crush undermine weaken explode shake blunt relax disturb intimidate undo
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Antonyms

string lisle batten range file cotton
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Hypernyms

take remove withdraw take away

Derivatives

unstrung

Examples

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

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Close letter words and terms

unstrictured unstrident unstrike unstringed unstringent unstrip