- to deprive of strings: to unstring a violin.
- to take from a string: to unstring beads.
- to loosen the strings of: to unstring a bow.
- to relax the tension of.
- to relax unduly, or weaken (the nerves).
- to weaken the nerves of.
- to remove the strings of
- (of beads, pearls, etc) to remove or take from a string
- to weaken or enfeeble emotionally (a person or his nerves)