verb
- to retract or take back a wish; to wish that something had not been wished for
Usage: rare; literary
Examples
- She unwishes her hasty words spoken in anger.
- If only he could unwish the thoughtless promise he made.
- The character unwishes her magical request when she sees its consequences.
- After seeing the results, Maria unwishes her earlier desire for fame.
- The fairy tale warns that one cannot easily unwish what has been granted.