un·bal·ance ( n-b l  ns)tr.v. un·bal·anced, un·bal·anc·ing, un·bal·anc·es 1. To upset the balance, stability, or equilibrium of: "By being too good a singer, too hell-bent an actress, and too strong a presence, the star unbalances the proceedings" (John Simon). 2. To derange (the mind). n. The condition of being unbalanced. un·bal ance·a·ble adj. |
unbalance [ʌnˈbæləns]
vb (tr)
1. to upset the equilibrium or balance of
2. (Psychology) to disturb the mental stability of (a person or his mind)
n
(Psychology) imbalance or instability
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  unbalance - a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium; "a hormonal imbalance"disequilibrium - loss of equilibrium attributable to an unstable situation in which some forces outweigh others |
| 2. | unbalance - a state of mental disturbance and disorientation insanity - relatively permanent disorder of the mind | |
| Verb | 1. | unbalance - throw out of balance or equilibrium; "The tax relief unbalanced the budget"; "The prima donna unbalances the smooth work in our department" balance, equilibrise, equilibrize, equilibrate - bring into balance or equilibrium; "She has to balance work and her domestic duties"; "balance the two weights" |
| 2. |  unbalance - derange mentally, throw out of mental balance; make insane; "The death of his parents unbalanced him" |
Translations
unbalance
vt (physically, mentally) → aus dem Gleichgewicht bringen; painting → das Gleichgewicht (+gen) → stören; to unbalance somebody’s mind → jdn um den Verstand bringen
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