derange meaning

UK US /dɪˈreɪndʒ/ 2 syllables

derange (verb): derange mentally, throw out of mental balance; make insane.

derange has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

derange as a verb

  1. derange mentally, throw out of mental balance; make insane
    • The death of his parents unbalanced him

    Synonyms: unbalance

    Type of: madden

    Related forms: derangement

  2. throw into great confusion or disorder
    • Fundamentalists threaten to perturb the social order

    Synonyms: perturb, throw out of kilter

    Type of: disorder

    Related forms: derangement

How to pronounce derange

derange is pronounced /dɪˈreɪndʒ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with derange

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in GE · 7-letter words

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