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untune

/ʌnˈtjuːn/

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verb

/ʌnˈtjuːn/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий расстраивать (музыкальный инструмент), делать диссонирующим или негармоничным; нарушать или приводить в беспорядок.

An obsolete verb meaning to put out of tune, to make discordant or inharmonious; to disturb or disorder.

  1. Cause to lose composureC2formal

    To disturb or upset someone's emotional balance or calmness.

    ruВывести из равновесия

    • The unexpected criticism untuned her completely.
    • His harsh words untuned the usually calm speaker.
    • The chaotic situation untuned everyone in the room.

    Synonymsagitatediscomposedisconcertdisturbflusterperturbruffleunnerveunsettleupset

    Antonymscalmcomposesettlesoothe

  2. Cause to be out of tuneC2formal

    To make a musical instrument or sound deviate from the correct pitch.

    ruРасстроить

    • The humidity untuned the piano strings.
    • He accidentally untuned his guitar while adjusting the pegs.
    • The constant use untuned the old violin.

    Antonymsharmonizetune

Forms
  • untuned past participle
  • untuned past simple
  • untuning present participle
  • untunes third person singular