undoing

[uhn-doo-ing]

noun

1. the reversing of what has been done; annulling.

   Synonyms: negation, reversal

2. a bringing to destruction, ruin, or disaster.

3. a cause of destruction or ruin.

4. the act of unfastening or loosing.

5. Psychiatry.,  an unconscious defense mechanism through which an attempt is made to reverse a psychologically unacceptable act by doing its opposite, usually repetitiously, in order to relieve anxiety.

undoing

/ ʌnˈduːɪŋ /

noun

1. ruin; downfall

2. the cause of downfall

   drink was his undoing

Other Word Forms

• self-undoing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of undoing¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; undo, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

That would start with undoing Powell’s efforts since he became chair in 2018.

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"Amorim being so stubborn in what he's trying to do could be the undoing of him down the line," he said.

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However the Socialist Party says it wants a total break from Macron's pro-business policies as well as a repeal of the pension reform - which would be tantamount to undoing the president's legacy.

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For those who have forgotten about Deen’s massive, global reach prior to her undoing, the movie is an eye-popping reminder of celebrity ephemerality.

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It was the police investigation into Gustavson that would be Hopper's undoing.

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