derangement

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a state of mental disturbance and disorientation
  2. noun the act of disturbing the mind or body

Etymology

Borrowed from French dérangement, equivalent to derange + -ment.

In classic literature

Synonyms

mental unsoundness, unbalance

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