verb
- made unsteady or unstable; caused to lose balance or composure
Usage: past tense and past participle of ‘unsteady’
Examples
- The earthquake unsteadied the tall building.
- Her harsh words unsteadied his confidence.
- The rough seas unsteadied the passengers on deck.
- The unexpected news unsteadied her normally calm demeanor.
- Strong winds unsteadied the ladder against the wall.
- The medication unsteadied his balance temporarily.