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Deranging: meaning, definitions and examples

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deranging

 

[ dɪˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

state of confusion

Deranging refers to the act of causing someone to become mentally disturbed, confused, or disordered. It denotes a significant disruption in one's mental state, leading to irrational thoughts or behaviors.

Synonyms

confusing, disordering, disturbing

Examples of usage

  • The unexpected news was deranging her thoughts.
  • His constant distractions were deranging the group’s focus.
  • The chaotic environment was deranging the students' ability to concentrate.

Translations

Translations of the word "deranging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desorganizando

🇮🇳 विपरीत करना

🇩🇪 verwirren

🇮🇩 mengacaukan

🇺🇦 переплутування

🇵🇱 zaburzenie

🇯🇵 混乱させる

🇫🇷 désorganiser

🇪🇸 desorganizar

🇹🇷 düzenini bozmak

🇰🇷 혼란시키다

🇸🇦 إرباك

🇨🇿 změnit pořádek

🇸🇰 narušiť

🇨🇳 扰乱

🇸🇮 zriniti

🇮🇸 rugla

🇰🇿 бұзу

🇬🇪 დარეგულირება

🇦🇿 qarışdırma

🇲🇽 desorganizar

Etymology

The word 'deranging' is derived from the base noun 'derangement,' which originates from the Old French word 'deranger,' meaning 'to disarrange' or 'to disturb.' The prefix 'de-' in French suggests removal or reversal, and 'ranger' means 'to arrange' or 'to put in order.' Thus, 'deranger' literally means to 'unarrange' or throw into disorder. The term found its way into English in the early 19th century, where it began to take on a psychological context, referring to disturbances in mental processes. It is often associated with both temporary confusion and more serious psychological conditions that disrupt clear thinking or rational behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,737, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.