Unbase

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To remove or shift the base or basis of. rare, transitive

    "But, sir, this is a question that has a native tendency to unbase the mind, to throw it completely off its balance; and its discussion is therefore to be approached and conducted with the utmost caution."

Example

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"But, sir, this is a question that has a native tendency to unbase the mind, to throw it completely off its balance; and its discussion is therefore to be approached and conducted with the utmost caution."

Etymology

From un- + base.

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