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delirate

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Delirate (verb) means to act or speak in a wild, confused way, as if affected by delirium.

verb
1
To act or speak in a wild, confused way, as if affected by delirium.
2
To drive someone mad or make them lose their senses.
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Etymology

First attested in 1623; borrowed from Latin dēlīrātus, perfect passive participle of dēlīrō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Cognate with French délirer.

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What is the meaning of delirate?
"delirate" (verb) means to act or speak in a wild, confused way, as if affected by delirium.
What are the different meanings of delirate?
"delirate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To act or speak in a wild, confused way, as if affected by delirium; 2. To drive someone mad or make them lose their senses.
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