unbalance
Americanverb (used with object)
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to throw or put out of balance.
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to disorder or derange, as the mind.
noun
verb
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to upset the equilibrium or balance of
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to disturb the mental stability of (a person or his mind)
noun
Other Word Forms
- unbalanceable adjective
Etymology
Origin of unbalance
Example Sentences
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When their unbalanced lineup of basically three similar point guards have an off night, like against the Celtics, they’re lost.
From Los Angeles Times
Duane, who was already dizzy from the jumping, was now finding the hare’s quick, clipped way of talking equally unbalancing, not to mention all the twitches and tics that accompanied her speech.
From Literature
The rising Chinese competition has added to concerns the economic relationship between China and Europe is unbalanced, and has fuelled calls for businesses to "de-risk", mainly by expanding into other markets.
From Barron's
"My load is unbalanced, I find, and I need to carry your pack as well as my own to even the weight, if you do not object."
From Literature
At world’s busiest port, China’s unbalanced economy comes into view.
From MarketWatch
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