1. removes the strings from a musical instrument
2. causes someone to lose emotional control or composure

Examples

• The musician unstrings his guitar after each performance.
• She carefully unstrings the violin before storing it.
• The tragic news unstrings even the strongest people.
• His harsh criticism unstrings her confidence.
• The mechanic unstrings the old tennis racket for restringing.
• The sudden loud noise unstrings the nervous cat.