unstitch

/ənˈstɪtʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to take apart or remove stitches from something, especially clothing.

“She had to unstitch the torn seam of her favorite dress.”

2. verb

to remove or undo something, especially an action or decision.

“After careful consideration, we had to unstitch our plans for the trip.”

3. noun

the act of taking apart or removing stitches.

“The process of unstitching the fabric was quite tedious.”

Synonyms

  • disentangle
  • unravel
  • untangle

Antonyms

  • sew
  • stitch