Derange

Pronunciation: /dɪˈreɪndʒ/

Definitions of derange

verb to disturb the condition, action, or function of; to make insane

Example Sentences

A1 The loud noise from the construction site deranged my concentration.

A2 The constant ringing of the phone deranged her nerves.

B1 The sudden change in schedule deranged my plans for the day.

B2 The unexpected news completely deranged his sense of reality.

C1 The traumatic event deranged her mental state for months.

C2 The conspiracy theories began to derange his perception of the world.

Examples of derange in a Sentence

formal The constant loud noises from the construction site may derange the residents in the area.

informal I think the loud music is starting to derange my neighbor, he keeps complaining about it.

slang If you keep pulling pranks on him, you're going to derange him for sure.

figurative The unexpected news seemed to derange her sense of reality for a moment.

Grammatical Forms of derange

• past tense: deranged
• plural: deranges
• comparative: more deranged
• superlative: most deranged
• present tense: derange
• future tense: will derange
• perfect tense: have deranged
• continuous tense: is deranging
• singular: deranges
• positive degree: derange
• infinitive: derange
• gerund: deranging
• participle: deranged

Origin and Evolution of derange

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'derange' originated from the Old French word 'desrengier' which means 'to unsettle or throw into disorder'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'derange' has come to be used in English to describe a state of mental disturbance or disorder, reflecting its original meaning of causing disorder or unsettlement.