unmake
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un·make
(ŭn-māk′)tr.v. un·made (-mād′), un·mak·ing, un·makes
1. To deprive of position, rank, or authority; depose.
2. To cause the ruin of; destroy.
3. To alter the nature or characteristics of.
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unmake
(ʌnˈmeɪk)vb (tr) , -makes, -making or -made
1. to undo or destroy
2. to depose from office, rank, or authority
3. to alter the nature of
unˈmaker n
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un•make
(ʌnˈmeɪk)v.t. -made, -mak•ing.
1. to cause to be as if never made; reduce to the original elements or condition; undo; destroy.
2. to depose from office or authority; demote in rank.
3. to change the character of.
4. to alter the opinion of (one's mind).
[1350–1400]
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unmake
Past participle: unmade
Gerund: unmaking
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