unbalance
/ʌnˈbæləns/
verb
- To cause something to become physically unstable or not level, so that it is likely to fall or tip over.
- Be careful not to unbalance the ladder when you reach for that box.
- A sudden gust of wind unbalanced the tightrope walker for a moment.
- The heavy load on one side unbalanced the cart and it tipped over.
- To make someone feel mentally or emotionally disturbed, confused, or not in control.
- Constant criticism can unbalance a person's sense of self-worth.
- The shocking news completely unbalanced her, and she couldn't think clearly.
- The stress of the job began to unbalance him, leading to mood swings.
- To upset the equality, fairness, or proper functioning of a system, situation, or relationship.
- The sudden influx of cash unbalanced the company's budget projections.
- A single bad trade can unbalance the entire portfolio.
- Adding too many new members at once could unbalance the committee's voting power.
Synonyms
noun
- A state of being physically unstable or not evenly balanced.
- Engineers checked the wheel for any unbalance that might cause vibration.
- The unbalance in the load made the truck sway dangerously on the curve.
- The unbalance of the scales was caused by a small weight on one side.
- A lack of equality or fairness in a situation, system, or relationship.
- She noticed an unbalance in how much work each team member was doing.
- The trade agreement created an unbalance that favored one country over the other.
- There is an unbalance between the number of teachers and students in the school.