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derange

/dɪˈreɪndʒ/ verb · British & US
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What does derange mean?

verb

To cause someone to lose their mental balance or to become mentally unstable. To disarrange or disorder something.

Example

"The stress of the job began to derange her, making it difficult for her to focus."

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