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unhinge

/ʌnˈhɪnd͡ʒ/ verb

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  1. To remove the leaf of a door or a window from its supporting hinges.
  2. To dislocate.
    Many snakes can unhinge their jaw joints to swallow large prey.
  3. To mentally disturb.

Origin

From un- + hinge.

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