dement Definition
- 1to make someone crazy or insane
- 2to cause a decline in mental abilities, especially in old age
Using dement: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dement" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The constant noise from the construction site was enough to dement him.
Example
The disease slowly demented her over the years.
Example
The old man's mind was gradually dementing due to Alzheimer's disease.
dement Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for dement
- unhinge
- derange
- drive mad
- crazify
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Summary: dement in Brief
The verb 'dement' [dɪˈmɛnt] means to drive someone crazy or insane, or to cause a decline in mental abilities, especially in old age. Examples include 'The constant noise from the construction site was enough to dement him,' and 'The disease slowly demented her over the years.' Synonyms include 'derange' and 'unhinge.'
