Derange
(verb)
- To disturb the normal state or arrangement of something.
- To throw into confusion or disorder.
- To affect the mind and cause irrational or abnormal behavior.
Origin:
From old french desranger ("to disturb, disarrange"), from des- ("dis-") + ranger ("to arrang.e")
Examples:
- The storm deranged the entire city, leaving streets flooded and power lines down.
- The news of his death deranged her, she couldn't stop crying.
- The explosion deranged the building's structure, causing it to collapse.
- The drug deranged his mind, making him paranoid and delusional.
- The hacker"s actions deranged the company"s computer systems, causing extensive damage.