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Craze

To break into pieces; to crush; to grind to powder. See Crase.

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Broader term 6

Alter 76% connected

To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Change 76% connected

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Crack 76% connected

To break or burst, with or without entire separation of the parts; as, to crack glass; to crack nuts.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Fashion 76% connected

The make or form of anything; the style, shape, appearance, or mode of structure; pattern, model; as, the fashion of the ark, of a coat, of a house,…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Mania 76% connected

Violent derangement of mind; madness; insanity. Cf. Delirium.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Modify 76% connected

To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Manner of action 1

Derange 76% connected

To put out of place, order, or rank; to disturb the proper arrangement or order of; to throw into disorder, confusion, or embarrassment; to disorder;…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Nympholepsy 76% connected

A species of demoniac enthusiasm or possession coming upon one who had accidentally looked upon a nymph; ecstasy.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Crazy 74% connected

Characterized by weakness or feebleness; decrepit; broken; falling to decay; shaky; unsafe.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Crazy 74% connected

Characterized by weakness or feebleness; decrepit; broken; falling to decay; shaky; unsafe.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Madden 74% connected

To make mad; to drive to madness; to craze; to excite violently with passion; to make very angry; to enrage.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Madden 74% connected

To make mad; to drive to madness; to craze; to excite violently with passion; to make very angry; to enrage.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 9

Cult 92% connected

Attentive care; homage; worship.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Delirium 92% connected

A state in which the thoughts, expressions, and actions are wild, irregular, and incoherent; mental aberration; a roving or wandering of the mind, --…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Fad 92% connected

A hobby ; freak; whim.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Frenzy 92% connected

Any violent agitation of the mind approaching to distraction; violent and temporary derangement of the mental faculties; madness; rage.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Furore 92% connected

Excitement; commotion; enthusiasm.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Fury 92% connected

A thief.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Hysteria 92% connected

A nervous affection, occurring almost exclusively in women, in which the emotional and reflex excitability is exaggerated, and the will power corresp…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Madden 92% connected

To make mad; to drive to madness; to craze; to excite violently with passion; to make very angry; to enrage.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Rage 92% connected

Violent excitement; eager passion; extreme vehemence of desire, emotion, or suffering, mastering the will.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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