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undoing

[ uhn-doo-ing ]

noun

  1. the reversing of what has been done; annulling.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. a bringing to destruction, ruin, or disaster.
  3. a cause of destruction or ruin.
  4. the act of unfastening or loosing.
  5. Psychiatry. an unconscious defense mechanism through which an attempt is made to reverse a psychologically unacceptable act by doing its opposite, usually repetitiously, in order to relieve anxiety.


undoing

/ ʌˈːɪŋ /

noun

  1. ruin; downfall
  2. the cause of downfall

    drink was his undoing

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • -ܲ·iԲ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of undoing1

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; undo, -ing 1
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Alas, Trump and his appointees are undoing dozens of regulations limiting fossil fuels.

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It’s a testament to Shannon’s direction that he fully commits to submerging us into Janice’s unimaginable emotional stupor, even when that gutsy approach ultimately proves to be the film’s undoing.

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Trump announced a baseline 10% tax on nearly all goods imported to the U.S. from every country in the world, undoing the decades-long era of mostly free global trade long supported by the United States.

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Given that the public sector is highly unionized and disproportionately provides employment opportunities for women and Black workers, privatization risks undoing these gains.

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"A tough public spending environment could risk undoing much of the good work."

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