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undoing
[ uhn-doo-ing ]
noun
- the reversing of what has been done; annulling.
Synonyms: ,
- a bringing to destruction, ruin, or disaster.
- a cause of destruction or ruin.
- the act of unfastening or loosing.
- 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
- ruin; downfall
- the cause of downfall
drink was his undoing
Other Word Forms
- -ܲ·iԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Alas, Trump and his appointees are undoing dozens of regulations limiting fossil fuels.
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.
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.
Given that the public sector is highly unionized and disproportionately provides employment opportunities for women and Black workers, privatization risks undoing these gains.
"A tough public spending environment could risk undoing much of the good work."
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