Demented and Witless

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

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

Nearby Word: dementing

Witless

Witless adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.

Demented and witless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Demented" instead an adjective "Witless".
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