folie

Definitions of folie
  1. noun
    a feeling of intense anger
    synonyms: fureur, furie, rage
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    types:
    courroux
    intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
    type of:
    colère
    a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
  2. noun
    obsolete terms for legal insanity
    synonyms: folie périodique
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    type of:
    aliénation, démence
    relatively permanent disorder of the mind
  3. noun
    relatively permanent disorder of the mind
    synonyms: aliénation, démence
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    antonyms:
    santé d'esprit
    normal or sound powers of mind
    types:
    folie périodique
    obsolete terms for legal insanity
    irrationalité
    the state of being irrational; lacking powers of understanding
    aliénation mentale, dérangement
    a state of mental disturbance and disorientation
    type of:
    maladie mentale
    any disease of the mind; the psychological state of someone who has emotional or behavioral problems serious enough to require psychiatric intervention
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