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παράφρων — meaning in English

parafron

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English meaning

demented adjective Affected by dementia, or more informally, behaving in a wild or unhinged way.
deranged adj Mentally disturbed or behaving in a wild, irrational way.
insane adj Suffering from serious mental illness; not of sound mind.

Senses

παράφρων is used for these senses in English:

demented Insane; mentally ill.
deranged Insane.

deranged — full definition

adj Mentally disturbed or behaving in a wild, irrational way.
adj Not working properly; thrown into disorder.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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