Derange and Range

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

Range is an antonym for derange.

Nearby Words: derangement, deranging

Range

Range verb - To put into a particular arrangement.
Usage example: chairs were ranged round the perimeter of the room

Derange is an antonym for range.

Nearby Words: ranged, rangy, ranging
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