UNMAKING Synonyms

• the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery)

• an act that makes a previous act of no effect (as if not done)

• loosening the ties that fasten something

• do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

• destroy completely; damage irreparably

• defeat soundly and humiliatingly

• put (an animal) to death

• make worse or less effective

• make imperfect

• of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle

• a relation of direct opposition

• the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed

• an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

• the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design

• (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction

• turning in the opposite direction

• directed or moving toward the rear

• reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

• change to the contrary

• turn inside out or upside down

• rule against

• cancel officially

• reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of

• cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect

• deprive of certain characteristics

• cause the ruin or downfall of

• cause to become loose

• remove the outer cover or wrapping of

• To kill; to destroy; to deprive of existence; to annihilate.

• To undo the act of creating.