unring verb 2forms 5phrases 1 verb2 •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.' •(literary) To remove a ring from.Her lofty song commands in thrilling strains That new-raised woman snap her rusty chains, Unring her finger and unbind her breast. — 1979 formsunringed · unrang · unrung · unringing · unrings Phrases with unring unring a bellTo reverse the irreversible; to perform the impossible.