derange in English
- derange⇄derange, transitive verb, -ranged,-ranging.
1. to disturb the order or arrangement of; throw into confusion.
Ex. Sudden illness in the family deranged plans for the trip. She had run for the nearest doctor in the middle of the night, but he wa
derange in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
derange in Marathi मराठी
derange in Sindhi سنڌي
derange in Urdu اُردُو
derange
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
/dɪˈreɪndʒ/ (American & British English)
Definitions
- To disturb the order or arrangement of something.
- To cause someone to become insane or mentally unstable.
Usage Examples
- The storm deranged the carefully planned event.
- Prolonged stress can derange a person's mental state.
- His sudden outburst seemed to derange the peaceful atmosphere of the room.
Etymology
Derived from French "déranger," meaning "to disturb or disarrange," from "de-" (apart) + "ranger" (to arrange). First recorded in English in the late 18th century.
Synonyms
- Disrupt
- Disorder
- Unsettle
- Unhinge
- Confuse
Antonyms
- Organize
- Arrange
- Stabilize
- Calm
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | Déranger | /de.ʁɑ̃.ʒe/ |
| Spanish | Desordenar | /des.oɾ.deˈnar/ |
| German | Verwirren | /fɛɐ̯ˈvɪʁən/ |
| Russian | Сбивать с толку | /zbʲɪˈvatʲ s tolku/ |
| Hindi | अराजक करना | /arajak karna/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- American English: /dɪˈreɪndʒ/
- British English: /dɪˈreɪndʒ/
- French: /de.ʁɑ̃.ʒe/
Historical Usage
Originally used in the context of disturbing physical arrangements, later expanding to refer to mental instability. The word has been used in literature and psychology since the 18th century.
Cultural Nuances
In many cultures, "derangement" is associated with loss of control, both physically and mentally. In psychology, it is often used in discussions of extreme mental instability.
More Information
Derangement can refer to physical disarray, mental instability, or disruption of order in any system. It is commonly used in psychological, strategic, and organizational contexts.