UNSTATE

Etymology 1

Verb

unstate (third-person singular simple present unstates, present participle unstating, simple past and past participle unstated)

(transitive) To deprive of state or dignity.

Etymology 2

Verb

unstate (third-person singular simple present unstates, present participle unstating, simple past and past participle unstated)

(transitive) To withdraw (something previously stated); to unsay or retract.

Anagrams

• attunes, nutates, tautens, tetanus, untaste

Source: Wiktionary


Un*state", v. t. Etym: [1st pref. un- + state.]

Definition: To deprive of state or dignity. [R.] High-battled Cæsar will unstate his happiness. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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