Deranger

To disrupt or disturb someone's mental or emotional state; to throw into confusion; to upset the composure or peace of mind. This implies a significant impact, leading to a loss of control, rationality, or normal functioning. The effect can range from mild annoyance to profound distress or even a temporary form of insanity. The disturbance can be caused by external events, distressing information, or internal conflicts. Often describes a situation where a person is mentally or emotionally overwhelmed or unbalanced and may include behavior that is uncharacteristic or erratic. It denotes a shift in behavior.

Deranger meaning with examples

• The sudden news of her job loss completely deranged her; she couldn't think straight or make any decisions. Her normally calm demeanor shattered and it was difficult to calm her down, leading to several days of distress as she scrambled to find a solution. Her distress was not short term and affected her family
• The incessant noise from the construction site was starting to derange the residents of the apartment building, as people complained of an inability to concentrate and sleep; there was an increase in arguments. They found the noise to be so irritating it made a difficult situation unbearable.
• The trauma of the war deranged many soldiers. Haunted by their experiences, they struggled to reintegrate into civilian life, leading to feelings of isolation and difficulty connecting with others. Many of them, struggling with what they have seen required intense emotional and medical help.
• Reading the disturbing details of the scandal managed to derange the usually stoic editor. She was visibly shaken, pacing and making irrational statements about the severity of the situation. The impact on her usually clear headed judgement was very apparent.