untune

[ uhn-toon, -tyoon ]

verb (used with object),un·tuned, un·tun·ing.
  1. to render or cause to become out of tune: Changes in weather can untune a violin.

  2. to discompose; upset, as the mind or emotions.

Origin of untune

1
First recorded in 1590–1600; un-2 + tune

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