waanzin

Definitions of waanzin
  1. noun
    relatively permanent disorder of the mind
    synonyms: krankzinnigheid, verstandsverbijstering, waanzinnigheid, zinsverbijstering
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    types:
    krankzinnigheid, maanziekte, verstandsverbijstering, waanzinnigheid, zinsverbijstering
    obsolete terms for legal insanity
    dementeren, dementie
    mental deterioration of organic or functional origin
    type of:
    geestesziekte
    any disease of the mind; the psychological state of someone who has emotional or behavioral problems serious enough to require psychiatric intervention
  2. noun
    obsolete terms for legal insanity
    synonyms: krankzinnigheid, maanziekte, verstandsverbijstering, waanzinnigheid, zinsverbijstering
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    type of:
    krankzinnigheid, verstandsverbijstering, waanzinnigheid, zinsverbijstering
    relatively permanent disorder of the mind
  3. noun
    foolish or senseless behavior
    synonyms: absurditeit, dwaasheid, gekheid, gekkenwerk, gekte, idioterie, idiotie, idiotisme, ineptie, ongerijmdheid, onzin, potsierlijkheid, zotheid, zotternij, zottigheid
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    types:
    clownerie, harlekinade
    acting like a clown or buffoon
    type of:
    bokkensprong, bokkesprong, capriool, gambade, speelwijze, stoeipartij
    gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
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