Meaning of the word derange in English

What does derange mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

derange

US /dɪˈreɪndʒ/
UK /dɪˈreɪndʒ/

Verb

1.

to make someone insane or mentally unstable

Example:
The trauma of the war seemed to derange him.
His mind was deranged by the constant stress.
2.

to disturb the order or arrangement of something

Example:
A sudden gust of wind threatened to derange the neatly stacked papers.
The unexpected event could derange all our plans.