Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

deranger

Noun
/dɪˈreɪndʒər/
Definition
A person or thing that causes disruption or disarray.
Examples
  • The storm acted as a deranger, uprooting trees and causing power outages.
  • In literature, the deranger often serves as a catalyst for the protagonist’s journey.
Meaning
To derange means to disturb the order of something, leading to chaos or confusion. It can refer to both physical disarray and mental instability.
Synonyms
  • disruptor
  • disturber
  • troublemaker