unbalance (redirected from unbalancing)

un·bal·ance  (n-blns)

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.

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un·balance·a·ble adj.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	unbalance - a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium; "a hormonal imbalance" imbalance, instability disequilibrium - loss of equilibrium attributable to an unstable situation in which some forces outweigh others
	2.	unbalance - a state of mental disturbance and disorientation derangement, mental unsoundness 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" derange craze, madden - cause to go crazy; cause to lose one's mind