undoing
/ʌnˈduːɪŋ/
noun
- 1
The act of loosening or unfastening
- 2
Ruin; defeat, that which causes defeat or ruin.
“His fatal flaw was his undoing. In a sense he defeated himself.”
- 3
Annulment; reversal
verb
- 1
To reverse the effects of an action.
“Fortunately, we can undo most of the damage to the system by the war.”
- 2
To unfasten.
“Could you undo my buckle for me?”
- 3
To impoverish or ruin, as in reputation; to cause the downfall of.
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