Derange and Mess

Derange

Derange verb - To undo the proper order or arrangement of.
Usage example: the storage room had all been deranged by the earthquake, and it took hours to sort out things

Mess and derange are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mess" instead a verb "Derange".

Nearby Words: derangement, deranging

Mess

Mess verb - To interest oneself in what is not one's concern.

Derange and mess are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Derange" instead a verb "Mess".

Nearby Words: messy, messed, messing
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