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undoing
noun un·do·ing \-ˈdü-iŋ\
: something that causes someone's failure, ruin, etc.
: a state of failure, ruin, etc.
Full Definition of UNDOING
1
: an act of loosening : unfastening
2
: ruin; also : a cause of ruin <greed was to prove his undoing>
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First Known Use of UNDOING
14th century
Related to UNDOING
- Synonyms
- death, destruction, ruin, ruination, downfall
Rhymes with UNDOING
UNDOING Defined for Kids
undoing
noun un·do·ing \ˌən-ˈdü-iŋ\
Definition of UNDOING for Kids
: a cause of ruin or failure <My quick temper was my undoing.>
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