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Undoing (Noun)

Loosening the ties that fasten something; "the tying of bow ties is an art; the untying is easy".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The careful undoing of the delicate knot was a painstaking process that required great patience.
Her undoing of the stubborn shoelace was a testament to her persistence and determination.
The undoing of the tightly wound thread was a delicate operation that required a steady hand.
The child's undoing of the intricate puzzle was a slow and laborious process that required great concentration.
The undoing of the tangled fishing line was a frustrating task that seemed to take forever.

An act that makes a previous act of no effect (as if not done).

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The court's decision was the undoing of the defendant's appeal, rendering the entire case null and void.
Her apology was seen as the undoing of the hurtful words she had spoken earlier, healing the rift between her and her friend.
The company's bankruptcy was the undoing of all the progress they had made in the past decade, leaving employees without jobs.
The withdrawal of the law was the undoing of the previous government's efforts to regulate the industry, allowing companies to operate freely once again.
The divorce was the undoing of the couple's years of marriage, erasing the commitment they had made to each other.