1. to remove from hinges
Usage: literal sense
2. to make unstable or unbalanced; to disturb greatly
Usage: figurative sense

Examples

• The carpenter had to unhinge the door to repair the frame.
• We need to unhinge these cabinet doors before painting them.
• The tragic news seemed to unhinge her completely.
• The constant stress began to unhinge his normally calm demeanor.
• The scandal threatened to unhinge the entire organization.
• Don’t let one bad grade unhinge your confidence.
• The workers will unhinge the gate for the delivery truck.