Definitions

1. verb

to come loose or be pulled out of a joint, or to cause something to do so

“The door will unhinge if you pull on it too hard.”

2. verb

to become mentally unstable or lose one’s composure

“The stress of the situation began to unhinge him.”

3. verb

to cause something to lose its stability or balance

“The strong wind began to unhinge the scaffolding.”

4. noun

an act or instance of something becoming loose or being pulled out of a joint

“The unhinging of the door made a loud creaking noise.”