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English noun: derangement

1. derangement (state) a state of mental disturbance and disorientation


Synonymsmental unsoundness, unbalance


Broader (hypernym)insanity

2. derangement (act) the act of disturbing the mind or body


SamplesHis carelessness could have caused an ecological upset.
She was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living.


Synonymsoverthrow, upset


Broader (hypernym)disturbance









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