undoing

/ʌnˈduːɪŋ/

IPA: /AH0 N D UW1 IH0 NG/

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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