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Unhinge (Verb)

Disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed; "She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill".

Verbs of feeling.

The image of the accident still unhinges her at night, filling her mind with the terrifying thought of what could have happened.
The horrific crime scene on the news unhinged many viewers, leaving them questioning the safety of their neighborhood.
Rumors of layoffs have started to unhinge employees who fear they might be the next one let go.
Her conversation with the stranger momentarily unhinged her, and she couldn't concentrate on anything else.
He was easily unhinged by bad news, often reacting impulsively without taking the time to consider the bigger picture.

Remove the hinges from; "unhinge the door".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

To repair the door, it was necessary to completely unhinge it first.
The carpenter carefully removed the hinges to unhinge the closet door for renovation.
Before removing the door, unhinge it from the frame to make transporting easier.
You'll need to unhinge the gate to take it down for repainting.
To replace the door, start by unhinging it from its frame.