unmoors

[US]/ʌnˈmɔːz/
[UK]/ʌnˈmɔːrz/

Translation

v.to remove from a moor or mooring; to disconnect or detach from moorings

Phrases & Collocations

unmoors from

unmoors the

Example Sentences

the storm unmoors the small boats from the dock

he unmoors his thoughts from the past

the ship unmoors at dawn

emotional attachment unmoors her from reality

the sudden news unmoors him from his complacency

the artist tries to unmoor herself from traditional techniques

a strong wind unmoors the yacht from the pier

time cannot unmoor his memories of home

the professor's new theory unmoors established scientific principles

she unmoors her identity from societal expectations

the economic crisis unmoors investors from their confidence

he unmoors the discussion from irrelevant topics

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