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Unring

verb

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    Hypothetically, to reverse the act of ringing, or the consequences of the action. transitive

    "In a criminal trial, if the prosecution brings in inadmissible evidence that would unfairly prejudice the accused, a mistrial may be warranted. Having the judge admonish the jury to disregard the evidence might not be enough, as the saying goes, 'You can't unring the bell.'"

  2. 2
    To remove a ring from. poetic, transitive

    "Her lofty song commands in thrilling strains That new-raised woman snap her rusty chains, Unring her finger and unbind her breast."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From un- + ring.

Etymology 2

From un- + ring.

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