unbalance

🇺🇸 /ˌʌnˈbæləns/ 🇬🇧 /ˌʌnˈbæləns/
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verb
R

To cause something to be uneven or not in balance, like when one part is more important than the others.

The extra weight on the right side unbalanced the seesaw.

R

To make someone or something unstable, so they might fall or tip over.

The sudden gust of wind unbalanced the cyclist, causing him to fall.

R

To upset someone so much that they can't think or act normally.

The shocking news unbalanced her, and she couldn't concentrate for the rest of the day.

translation

v. To cause something to be uneven or not in balance, like when one part is more important than the others.; To make someone or something unstable, so they might fall or tip over.; To upset someone so much that they can't think or act normally.

Word Forms

3rd Present unbalances
Past unbalanced
Perfect unbalanced
Progressive unbalancing