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Derangement

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

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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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