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- [dih-reynj]
- /dɪˈreɪndʒ/
- /dɪˈreɪnʤ/
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- [dih-reynj]
- /dɪˈreɪndʒ/
Definitions of derange word
- verb derange to disturb the order or arrangement of; throw into disorder; disarrange 3
- verb derange to disturb the action or operation of 3
- verb derange to make insane; drive mad 3
- verb transitive derange to upset the arrangement, order, or operation of; unsettle; disorder 3
- verb transitive derange to make insane 3
- verb with object derange to throw into disorder; disarrange. 1
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Origin of derange
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
1770-80; < French déranger, Old French desrengier, equivalent to des- dis-1 + rengier; see range
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Parts of speech for Derange
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
derange popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
derange usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for derange
verb derange
- disconcert — to disturb the self-possession of; perturb; ruffle: Her angry reply disconcerted me completely.
- unbalance — to throw or put out of balance.
- disorganize — to destroy the organization, systematic arrangement, or orderly connection of; throw into confusion or disorder.
- perplex — to cause to be puzzled or bewildered over what is not understood or certain; confuse mentally: Her strange response perplexed me.
- rummage — to search thoroughly or actively through (a place, receptacle, etc.), especially by moving around, turning over, or looking through contents.
Antonyms for derange
verb derange
- organize — to form as or into a whole consisting of interdependent or coordinated parts, especially for united action: to organize a committee.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- soothe — to tranquilize or calm, as a person or the feelings; relieve, comfort, or refresh: soothing someone's anger; to soothe someone with a hot drink.
- comfort — If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
- order — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.
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