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derangement

[dih-reynj-muhnt] / dɪˈreɪndʒ mənt /
NOUN
confusion
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Antonyms


NOUN
insanity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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Indiana and Vanderbilt Derangement Syndrome: This is really driving everyone nuts, that these two former college football laughingstocks are atop the sport and not in the basement where they’re supposed to be.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

In his 2016 book, The Great Derangement, author Amitav Ghosh, who has written extensively about climate change, observed that such stories were missing from contemporary fiction.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2024

Westbrook, Durant’s former teammate, is Warriors Derangement Syndrome’s “patient zero.”

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2018

As the Feb. 8 trade deadline approaches, it’s clear the symptoms of Warriors Derangement Syndrome will only intensify.

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2018

With Hints on the Personal Care and Management of those afflicted with Derangement.

From Notes and Queries, Number 39, July 27, 1850 by Various




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