unring

== English == === Etymology === From un- +‎ ring. === Verb === unring (third-person singular simple present unrings, present participle unringing, simple past unrang, past participle unrung) (transitive) Hypothetically, to reverse the act of ringing, or the consequences of the action. In a criminal trial, if the prosecution brings in inadmissible evidence that would unfairly prejudice the accused, a mistrial may be warranted. Having the judge admonish the jury to disregard the evidence might not be enough, as the saying goes, 'You can't unring the bell.' ==== Derived terms ==== unring a bell you can't unring a bell === Verb === unring (third-person singular simple present unrings, present participle unringing, simple past and past participle unringed) (transitive, poetic) To remove a ring from. === Anagrams === urning