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undoing

nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/dɨʒˈfɐjtɐ/des·fei·ta

Definitions

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1

The act of reversing or taking apart something that was done or made.

Usage examples

The undoing of the knot took patience.
The undoing of the treaty led to conflict.

Common combinations

complete undoingcause the undoing of
2

An action or remark that causes offense or shows disrespect.

Usage examples

His refusal was a public affront.
She took his comment as a personal affront.

Common combinations

grave affrontcommit an affront