unstring
Take strings off
To unstring is to remove the string or strings from something—a bow, a musical instrument, a strand of beads.
She unstrung the violin before storing it.
Figuratively, to be unstrung is to become emotionally undone or mentally destabilized: The news completely unstrung him.
The past tense is unstrung.
Reduce tension or grip
- unbindTo release from bonds
- unfastenRelease from attachment
- unlaceUndo threaded cords
- unhookRelease from a curved fastener
unclasp · unpin · unbolt · uncouple · detach · release · unknot · unlash
Free from agitation
- sootheGently ease discomfort
- de-stressReduce mental tension
- unwindRelease accumulated tension
- decompressRelease stored pressure
loosen · soften · mellow · ease · settle · release tension · let go · destress
Take something away
- detachTo separate from
- dismantleSeparate into parts
- take apartSeparate into components
- disconnectTo break a connection
strip · extract · withdraw · separate · disengage · unhitch · dislodge · undo
Respectful forward inclination
loosen
Reduce tension or grip
unhook · unclasp · unpin · unbolt · uncouple · detach · release · unknot · unlash · unthread
calm
Free from agitation
decompress · loosen · soften · mellow · ease · settle · release tension · let go · destress
remove
Take something away
- detachTo separate from
- dismantleSeparate into parts
- take apartSeparate into components
disconnect · strip · extract · withdraw · separate · disengage · unhitch · dislodge · undo · disassemble
bow
Respectful forward inclination
longbow · crossbow · tension · draw · slack · limb · nock · brace
guitar
Fretted stringed instrument
banjo · mandolin · ukulele · lute · zither · tune · fret · bridge · soundboard
beads
Small pierced ornaments for stringing
jewelry · bracelet · strand · thread · rethread · scatter · spill