noun
- An act that makes a previous act of no effect (as if not done. )
- Loosening the ties that fasten something.
- usage: "the tying of bow ties is an art; the untying is easy"
- synonyms: untying, unfastening
verb
- Cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect.
- usage: "I wish I could undo my actions"
- synonyms: undo
- Deprive of certain characteristics.
- Cause the ruin or downfall of.
- usage: "A single mistake undid the President and he had to resign"
- synonyms: undo
- Cause to become loose.
- usage: "undo the shoelace"; "untie the knot"; "loosen the necktie"
- Remove the outer cover or wrapping of.
- usage: "Let's unwrap the gifts"; "undo the parcel"
WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
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