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English noun: unbalance

1. unbalance (state) a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium


SamplesA hormonal imbalance.


Synonymsimbalance, instability


Broader (hypernym)disequilibrium


Antonymsbalance

2. unbalance (state) a state of mental disturbance and disorientation


Synonymsderangement, mental unsoundness


Broader (hypernym)insanity


English verb: unbalance

1. unbalance (stative) throw out of balance or equilibrium


SamplesThe tax relief unbalanced the budget.
The prima donna unbalances the smooth work in our department.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Something ----s something


Antonymsbalance, equilibrise, equilibrize, equilibrate

2. unbalance (emotion) derange mentally, throw out of mental balance; make insane


SamplesThe death of his parents unbalanced him.


Synonymsderange


Pattern of useSomething ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)craze, madden









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