Unhinge

usgb/ʌnˈhɪndʒ/
verb

To make someone mentally unbalanced or crazy.

His strange behavior after the accident seemed to unhinge his family.
Visual representation of "unhinge" - To make someone mentally unbalanced or crazy

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  • unhinge someone's mind
  • unhinge with fear
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Mental Disruption

Use 'unhinge' to describe a significant disturbance to someone's mental state or emotions, often temporarily.

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The sudden loss seemed to unhinge him completely.
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Figurative Sense

'Unhinge' in a mental context is usually not literal but figurative, implying loss of control rather than physical detachment.

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The constant pressure might unhinge her concentration.
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Emotional Charge

When 'unhinge' refers to mental state, it often carries a negative and intense emotional connotation.

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Their haunting performance was enough to unhinge the audience.
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