UNSTRING Definition & Meaning

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unstring

[ uhn-string ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

unstrung, unstringing.

to deprive of strings:
to unstring a violin.
to take from a string:
to unstring beads.
to loosen the strings of:
to unstring a bow.
to relax the tension of.
to relax unduly, or weaken (the nerves).
to weaken the nerves of.

unstring

/ ʌ��ˈ��ٰ�ɪŋ /

verb

to remove the strings of
(of beads, pearls, etc) to remove or take from a string
to weaken or enfeeble emotionally (a person or his nerves)

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of unstring¹

First recorded in 1605–15; un- ² + string

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If we are strong enough in our souls we can rip away the veil and look that naked, terrible beauty right in the face; let God consume us, devour us, unstring our bones.

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Prof Christos Tsirogiannis’ claims relate to a marble depiction of Eros unstringing his bow, which is due to be sold on 4 December.

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Diana Turbot’s mum screamed as a string of whopping pearls unstringed themselves and bounced under hundreds of feet.

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That’s the question they face, as the world around them creepily unstrings.

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And this wave of passion that ran through his veins seemed to unstring his nerves, weaken his purpose, and cast a mist of love over his courage.

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