Demented and Neurotic

Demented

Demented adjective - Having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind.
Usage example: a poor, demented animal that had obviously suffered years of abuse

Neurotic and demented are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Neurotic" instead an adjective "Demented".

Nearby Word: dementing

Neurotic

Neurotic adjective - Characteristic of or affected by neurosis.

Demented and neurotic are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Demented" instead an adjective "Neurotic".

Nearby Word: neurosis
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