derange

verb
UK: /dɪˈreɪndʒ/
US: /dɪˈreɪndʒ/

  1. To make someone mentally unbalanced or disturbed.

    1. The accident seemed to derange him, he wasn't the same after.
    2. The trauma of war can severely derange a soldier's mental state, leading to lasting issues.

  2. To disrupt or throw into disorder; to disturb the arrangement of something.

    1. Strong winds derange the careful arrangement of papers on the desk.
    2. Unexpected news can derange plans, requiring quick adjustments to the schedule.

Synonyms

disarrange madden disorder unhinge unbalance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "derange" in English means: To make someone mentally unbalanced or disturbed., To disrupt or throw into disorder; to disturb the arrangement of something..

The phonetic transcription of "derange" is /dɪˈreɪndʒ/ in British English and /dɪˈreɪndʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "derange": disarrange, madden, disorder, unhinge, unbalance.

Example usage of "derange": "The accident seemed to derange him, he wasn't the same after.". More examples on the page.