unglue
Americanverb (used with object)
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to separate or detach by or as if by overcoming an adhesive agent.
to unglue a sticker from a wall.
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Slang.
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to confuse or upset.
He was unglued by his opponent's superb defense.
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to cause to fail or lose effectiveness.
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Etymology
Origin of unglue
Example Sentences
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And I can’t unglue her arms from around my neck.
From Literature
It took 20 minutes for police officers to unglue Farhana Yamin from Shell’s offices in London.
From New York Times
Along with the Chiefs, and all the problems they create with the inimitable Mahomes, Hill’s blazing speed and tight end Travis Kelce’s knack for big plays, the Arrowhead din can unglue teams.
From Seattle Times
One woman glued herself to the gate of the Education Ministry and the police worked for about an hour to unglue her and she was then taken away in an ambulance.
From Seattle Times
It's hard for many of us to unglue our eyes from phone screens these days.
From Salon
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