English noun: unbalance | |||
1. | unbalance (state) a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium | ||
Samples | A hormonal imbalance. | ||
Synonyms | imbalance, instability | ||
Broader (hypernym) | disequilibrium | ||
Antonyms | balance | ||
2. | unbalance (state) a state of mental disturbance and disorientation | ||
Synonyms | derangement, mental unsoundness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | insanity | ||
English verb: unbalance | |||
1. | unbalance (stative) throw out of balance or equilibrium | ||
Samples | The tax relief unbalanced the budget. The prima donna unbalances the smooth work in our department. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Antonyms | balance, equilibrise, equilibrize, equilibrate | ||
2. | unbalance (emotion) derange mentally, throw out of mental balance; make insane | ||
Samples | The death of his parents unbalanced him. | ||
Synonyms | derange | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | craze, madden | ||