unbalance

Noun

• a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium
• a state of mental disturbance and disorientation

Verb

• throw out of balance or equilibrium
  • "The tax relief unbalanced the budget"
  • "The prima donna unbalances the smooth work in our department"
• derange mentally, throw out of mental balance; make insane
  • "The death of his parents unbalanced him"
• To cause to be out of balance.

Examples

• If you put that weight on the edge of the tray, it will unbalance it and dump all of the dishes on the floor.

Synonyms

derange, derangement, imbalance, instability, mental unsoundness

Antonyms

balance