derange

/dɪˈɹeɪnd͡ʒ/verb
High School
1

To cause (someone) to go insane or become deranged.

2

To cause disorder in (something); to distort from its ideal state.

3

To cause to malfunction or become inoperative.

4

To disrupt (somebody's) plans, to inconvenience; to derail.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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