Meaning of unring | Babel Free
Definitions
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Hypothetically, to reverse the act of ringing, or the consequences of the action. transitive
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To remove a ring from. poetic, transitive
Examples
“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.'”
“Her lofty song commands in thrilling strains That new-raised woman snap her rusty chains, Unring her finger and unbind her breast.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.