derangement

[ dih-reynj-muhnt ]

noun

1. the act of deranging.
2. insanity.
3. disarrangement; disorder.

Word History and Origins

Origin of derangement¹

From the French word dérangement, dating back to 1730–40. See derange, -ment

Example Sentences

That also provoked an angry broadside from Trump, who called the former Marine general a "lowlife" with "Trump derangement syndrome" in a Truth Social post.

From Salon

Trump’s derangement shines forth more brilliantly every day, so she’s getting a constant stream of great material to work with.

From Salon

Ah, autumn: the season of pumpkin-spice everything, falling leaves and poll derangement syndrome.

From Los Angeles Times

“Moore’s style was middle-class, whereas Squeaky Fromme was a genuine cultist. Moore represented the individual derangement of the period and Squeaky the social derangement,” said Starr.

From Los Angeles Times

Conservatives will counter that this attack was the result of Trump derangement syndrome and the left's congenital contempt for the desires and yearnings of "real Americans."

From Salon

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