Associations to the word «Derange»

Wiktionary

DERANGE, verb. To cause someone to go insane (usually used in the passive, see deranged)
DERANGE, verb. To cause disorder in something, to distort it from its ideal state
DERANGE, verb. (archaic) to disrupt somebody's plans, to inconvenience someone

Dictionary definition

DERANGE, verb. Derange mentally, throw out of mental balance; make insane; "The death of his parents unbalanced him".
DERANGE, verb. Throw into great confusion or disorder; "Fundamental Islamicists threaten to perturb the social order in Algeria and Egypt".

Wise words

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