undoing
Pronunciation:
/ʌnˈduːɪŋ/noun
Definitions
The act of loosening or unfastening
Ruin; defeat, that which causes defeat or ruin.
Example: His fatal flaw was his undoing. In a sense he defeated himself.
Annulment; reversal
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/ʌnˈduːɪŋ/Definitions
The act of loosening or unfastening
Ruin; defeat, that which causes defeat or ruin.
Example: His fatal flaw was his undoing. In a sense he defeated himself.
Annulment; reversal
/ʌnˈduːɪŋ/Definitions
To reverse the effects of an action.
Example: Fortunately, we can undo most of the damage to the system by the war.
To unfasten.
Example: Could you undo my buckle for me?
To impoverish or ruin, as in reputation; to cause the downfall of.