undoing

(noun) an act that makes a previous act of no effect (as if not done).

(noun) loosening the ties that fasten something. Synonyms: untying, unfastening. Example: "The tying of bow ties is an art; the untying is easy."

(verb) cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect. Synonyms: undo. Example: "I wish i could undo my actions."

(verb) deprive of certain characteristics. Synonyms: unmake, undo.

(verb) cause the ruin or downfall of. Synonyms: undo. Example: "A single mistake undid the president and he had to resign."

(verb) cause to become loose. Synonyms: untie, undo, loosen. Examples: "Undo the shoelace." "Untie the knot." "Loosen the necktie."

(verb) remove the outer cover or wrapping of. Synonyms: unwrap, undo. Examples: "Let's unwrap the gifts!." "Undo the parcel."