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derangement

de·ran·ge·ment

UK/dɪˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/ US/-mɪnt/ uncommon

noun

1.
2.

the act of disturbing the mind or body

  • “his carelessness could have caused an ecological upset”
  • “she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living”
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Origin

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

Phrases

  • derangement syndrome

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