Unring
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Unring is a verb meaning (transitive) Hypothetically, to reverse the act of ringing, or the consequences of the action.
Meaning
(transitive) Hypothetically, to reverse the act of ringing, or the consequences of the action.
More Meanings
- (transitive, poetic) To remove a ring from.
Example Sentences
Her lofty song commands in thrilling strains That new-raised woman snap her rusty chains, Unring her finger and unbind her breast.
In a criminal trial, if the prosecution brings in inadmissible evidence that would unfairly prejudice the accused, a mistrial may be warranted. Having the judge admonish the jury to disregard the evidence might not be enough, as the saying goes, 'You can't unring the bell.'
Word Forms
- unrings
- unringing
- unrang
- unrung
- unringed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include undo, unhang, unplay, unrape, unhit, uncause.
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