unstring
/ʌnˈstrɪŋ/
verb
- To remove the string or strings from something, such as a musical instrument, a necklace, or a bow.
- The archer unstrung his bow after practice to preserve its shape.
- She carefully unstrung the pearl necklace to clean each bead.
- He had to unstring the guitar to replace the broken strings.
- To make someone emotionally or mentally unstable; to unnerve.
- Losing the championship match did not unstring the young athlete.
- The constant criticism began to unstring her confidence.
- The shocking news seemed to unstring him completely.
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