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Demented vs Delusional - What's the difference?

demented | delusional |

As adjectives the difference between demented and delusional

is that demented is insane or mentally ill while delusional is suffering from or characterized by delusions.

As a verb demented

is (dement).

demented

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Insane or mentally ill.
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  • Suffering from dementia.
  • Crazy; ridiculous.
    • a demented idea

    Verb

    (head)
  • (dement)

    • delusional

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Suffering from or characterized by delusions

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