derangement Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a state of mental disturbance and disorientation
unbalance; mental unsoundness.
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noun the act of disturbing the mind or body
overthrow; upset.
- his carelessness could have caused an ecological upset
- she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living
WordNet
De*range"ment noun
Etymology
Cf. F.Definitions
The act of deranging or putting out of order, or the state of being deranged; disarrangement; disorder; confusion; especially, mental disorder; insanity. Syn. -- Disorder; confusion; embarrassment; irregularity; disturbance; insanity; lunacy; madness; delirium; mania. See Insanity .
