Unhinge (verb)

To cause to become detached or disconnected; to cause to become unbalanced or unstable.

Origin:

From un- (not) + hinged (to hinge, to be attached by a hinge).

Examples:

1. The news of the death of his beloved dog unhinged him.
2. The loss of the game unhinged the team and they were unable to recover.
3. The surprise ending of the movie unhinged the audience and left them speechless.
4. The bad review unhinged the chef and he had a meltdown in the kitchen.
5. The scandal unhinged the politician's campaign and he was forced to withdraw.