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dement

/dɛmənt/ verb · British & US
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What does dement mean?

verb

To deprive of reason or sanity; to drive mad. To make someone or something seem foolish or absurd.

Example

"The absurdity of the situation began to dement the crowd, causing them to laugh uncontrollably."

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