Definition

A person who causes disorder or confusion in someone's mind or behavior.

Example

The deranger's actions led to chaos in the community.

Conversation

I read an article about a famous deranger in history.

Really? What did they do that was so notable?

They managed to disrupt an entire city's communication system.

Wow, that's impressive and a bit scary at the same time!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Deranger is formed from "dé-" (meaning to remove or reverse) and "ranger" (from Old French, meaning to arrange or put in order). The word "deranger" means to disrupt or disturb the order of something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing order' — 'dé-' means to remove, and 'ranger' means to arrange. This helps you remember that 'deranger' means to disturb or disrupt the arrangement.

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