untune

• Verbe désuet signifiant désaccorder (un instrument de musique), rendre dissonant ou non harmonieux ; déranger ou mettre en désordre.

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.

   Déstabiliser, faire perdre son calme

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

   Synonymesagitatediscomposedisconcertdisturbflusterperturbruffleunnerveunsettleupset

   Antonymescalmcomposesettlesoothe

2. Cause to be out of tuneC2formal

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

   Désaccorder

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

   Antonymesharmonizetune