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unbalance

verb
un·​bal·​ance | \ ˌən-ˈba-lən(t)s How to pronounce unbalance (audio) \
unbalanced; unbalancing

Definition of unbalance

 (Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

: to put out of balance

unbalance

noun

Definition of unbalance (Entry 2 of 2)

: lack of balance : imbalance

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Synonyms for unbalance

Synonyms: Verb

crack, craze, derange, frenzy, loco, madden, unhinge, unstring

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Examples of unbalance in a Sentence

Verb

If too many people stand up, it will unbalance the boat. The tax cuts have unbalanced the budget.

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

The acquisition of Pepe only unbalances the squad further. Jonathan Wilson, SI.com, "Arsenal's Pepe Signing an Admirable Risk, But Won't Fix Club's Structural Problems," 1 Aug. 2019 Puerto Rico’s political crisis appeared to deepen on Wednesday as the island’s outgoing governor and legislators — including those from his own party — clashed over who should be the next leader of a U.S. territory unbalanced by massive protests. DÁnica Coto, chicagotribune.com, "A fired up Puerto Rico braces for clashes over the island’s next leader," 31 July 2019

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First Known Use of unbalance

Verb

1854, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1855, in the meaning defined above

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unbalance

verb

English Language Learners Definition of unbalance

: to cause (something or someone) to stop being balanced, steady, stable, etc.

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