untune

/ˈʌnˌtuːn/

Definitions

1. verb

to bring out of tune; to disarrange or put out of order

“The musician had to untune the strings after they got damaged in the storm.”

2. verb

to deprive of harmony or concord; to dissonate

“The loud noises untuned the peaceful atmosphere of the park.”

3. noun

a state of being out of tune

“The singer’s voice was in a state of untune after she had a cold.”

4. verb

to make discordant or unpleasant

“The screaming children untuned the otherwise pleasant family outing.”

Synonyms

  • discord
  • dissonate

Antonyms

  • harmonize
  • tune