derangement
[dih-reynj-muh nt]
Origin of derangement
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At some point in the early part of this century, America was treated to the concept of Bush Derangement Syndrome.
And back in the second term of the Bush administration, Democrats afflicted by Bush Derangement Syndrome pushed a similar scheme.
Arriving in Boston was like landing upon the bosom of serenity from the derangement of a war zone.
There have been twice as many Obama Derangement Syndrome books as specimens of Bush Derangement Syndrome.
Evidence of either Bush Derangement Syndrome or Obama Derangement Syndrome was included in the general category of fearmongering.
Historical Examples
And viciousness or crime are the result of a derangement in the primary system.
Fantasia of the UnconsciousD. H. Lawrence
The derangement of my system arises entirely from this business of Octave's.
Caught In The NetEmile Gaboriau
I found indeed a derangement of currency and a stagnation of business.
Thoughts on MissionsSheldon Dibble
Monomania is a derangement of mind in regard to a single subject only.
OrthographyElmer W. Cavins
It commonly lies in some derangement of the digestive organs.
Searchlights on Health: Light on Dark CornersB.G. Jefferis
derangement
- the act of deranging or state of being deranged
- disorder or confusion
- psychiatry a mental disorder or serious mental disturbance
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Word Origin and History for derangement
n.
1737, "disturbance of regular order," from French dérangement (17c.), from déranger (see derange). Of mental order, from 1800.
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
derangement
(dĭ-rānj′mənt)- Disturbance of the regular order or arrangement of parts in a system.
- Mental disorder; insanity.
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