Synonyms for

Derangement

Verb / ˈdi:ˈreɪndʒ / Another word for derangement — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Derangement is a noun that means a state of being mentally disturbed or insane.

Synonyms & similar words

upset overthrow unbalance mentalunsoundness insanity madness craziness dementia disturbance disorder insaneness lunacy aberration crazedness disorientation psychosis unhingedness unsoundness delirium psychopathy unbalance

Example sentences

  1. His derangement caused him to behave erratically.
  2. The doctor diagnosed her with a temporary derangement.
  3. The derangement of his thoughts made it hard for him to concentrate.
  4. The derangement of the furniture indicated a struggle had taken place.
  5. Her mental derangement required constant supervision.

Quotes

  • "There is always a certain madness in love. But there is also always a certain method in madness." - Friedrich Nietzsche
  • "The greatest derangement of the mind is to believe in something because one wishes it to be so." - Louis Pasteur
  • "Genius is the recovery of childhood at will." - Arthur Rimbaud

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