deranged

[ dih-reynjd ]
/ dɪˈreɪndʒd /
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adjective

insane.
disordered; disarranged.

Origin of deranged

First recorded in 1780–90; derange + -ed2

OTHER WORDS FROM deranged

un·de·ranged, adjective

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Definition for deranged (2 of 2)

derange
[ dih-reynj ]
/ dɪˈreɪndʒ /

verb (used with object), de·ranged, de·rang·ing.

to throw into disorder; disarrange.
to disturb the condition, action, or function of.
to make insane.

Origin of derange

1770–80; < French déranger, Old French desrengier, equivalent to des- dis-1 + rengier; see range

OTHER WORDS FROM derange

de·range·a·ble, adjective de·rang·er, noun

Words related to deranged

maniacal, irrational, distracted, unhinged, demented, crazed, unbalanced, displaced, perplexed, disordered, unsettled, nuts, disconcerted, ape, cracked, baked, flipped, fried, berserk

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British Dictionary definitions for deranged

derange
/ (dɪˈreɪndʒ) /

verb (tr)

to disturb the order or arrangement of; throw into disorder; disarrange
to disturb the action or operation of
to make insane; drive mad

Word Origin for derange

C18: from Old French desrengier, from des- dis- 1 + reng row, order