untune

untune
/un toohn", -tyoohn"/, v.t., untuned, untuning.
1. to render or cause to become out of tune: Changes in weather can untune a violin.
2. to discompose; upset, as the mind or emotions.
[1590-1600; UN-2 + TUNE]

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