un-balance

un·bal·ance

[uhn-bal-uhns] verb, un·bal·anced, un·bal·anc·ing, noun
verb (used with object)
1.
to throw or put out of balance.
2.
to disorder or derange, as the mind.
noun
3.
unbalanced condition.

Origin:
1580–90; un-2 + balance

un·bal·ance·a·ble, adjective
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unbalance (ʌnˈbæləns) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to upset the equilibrium or balance of
2.  to disturb the mental stability of (a person or his mind)
 
n
3.  imbalance or instability

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