Advertisement
Advertisement
View synonyms for dement
dement
[ dih-ment ]
verb (used with object)
, Obsolete.
- to make mad or insane.
dement
/ dɪˈmɛnt /
verb
- intr to deteriorate mentally, esp because of old age
- rare.tr to drive mad; make insane
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of dement1
C16: from Late Latin dēmentāre to drive mad, from Latin de- + mēns mind
Discover More
Example Sentences
In the following year he organized the Dement Brothers Company and has continuously served as its president.
From Project Gutenberg
In 1907 he was elected to the vice presidency of the Dement Brothers Company and remained as manager as well.
From Project Gutenberg
Dement ceased speaking and stood in silhouette against the last yellow-and-black of the dead sunset.
From Project Gutenberg
John Dement had been chosen major by the members of three companies of Gen. Posey's brigade, which was a spy battalion.
From Project Gutenberg
Major John Dement, of Vandalia, was elected to the command of a spy battalion composed of three companies.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Discover More
Related Words
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse