1. to remove from hinges or cause to become detached from hinges
Usage: literal sense
2. to make unstable or cause to lose mental balance; to disturb greatly
Usage: figurative sense

Examples

• The carpenter unhinges the old door to replace it.
• Strong wind unhinges the garden gate.
• The tragic news unhinges her completely.
• Stress from work unhinges his usual calm demeanor.
• The mechanic unhinges the hood to access the engine.
• The shocking revelation unhinges the entire family.
• She carefully unhinges the jewelry box lid.