Idiom: Derangement Syndrome
Meanings
Coined in 2003 by Charles Krauthammer as Bush Derangement Syndrome (BDS) in The Washington Post article "The Delusional Dean".[1]
How to pronounce "Derangement Syndrome":
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The acute onset of paranoia in otherwise normal and balanced people triggered by the mention of a specific topic.
Example Sentences
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He suffers from Trump Derangement Syndrome and can't have a civil conversation about politics.
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The popularity of the new band has ignited a case of Beatlemania Derangement Syndrome among teenage fans.
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Her constant fear of germs has developed into a severe case of germaphobe Derangement Syndrome.
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Ever since she lost her job, she has been experiencing workaholic Derangement Syndrome, unable to relax and take time off.
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The internet troll's comments are a clear manifestation of keyboard warrior Derangement Syndrome.