Bats
Bats adjective - Having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind.
Usage example: by film's end it's obvious that faded movie star Norma Desmond is completely bats
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Hypocritical Humor: While travelling with the hitchhiker, Duke becomes paranoid that Gonzo will start raving about being attacked by bats, which would prompt the hitchhiker to alert the authorities.
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Properly Paranoid: Man-Of-Bats has multiple run-ins with Sam Black-Elk, the son of his old archenemy, and is totally convinced that he's running the drug trade in the area and following in his father's footsteps.
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