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Unbalance (Verb)

Meaning 1

Throw out of balance or equilibrium; "The tax relief unbalanced the budget"; "The prima donna unbalances the smooth work in our department".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

  • The sudden change in weather will unbalance the entire ecosystem of the lake.
  • Her outburst unbalanced the calm atmosphere at the dinner party.
  • Excessive use of technology can unbalance a child's physical and mental health.
  • The major changes in government policies will likely unbalance the already fragile economy.
  • His selfish attitude tends to unbalance the team dynamics and create tension among colleagues.

Antonyms

  • Balance

Meaning 2

Derange mentally, throw out of mental balance; make insane; "The death of his parents unbalanced him".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Examples

  • The traumatic event unbalanced him to the point that he required years of therapy to recover.
  • The loss of his child unbalanced her, and she struggled to cope with the grief.
  • His erratic behavior was a sign that the extreme stress had finally unbalanced him.
  • The news of the sudden diagnosis unbalanced his whole world, leaving him feeling lost.
  • The tragic accident unbalanced the young driver, causing her to question her purpose in life.

Synonyms

  • Derange

Hypernyms

  • Craze

Related Words

  • Unbalance (noun)
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