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Insanity
01
a state of severe mental disorder affecting a person's ability to understand reality, think rationally, or behave in a socially acceptable manner
What is "insanity"?
Insanity is a severe mental disorder that seriously harms a person's ability to understand and interact with reality. People with insanity may experience hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking, leading to behavior that is irrational and detached from the real world. This condition often requires medical treatment and can be managed with medication, therapy, and support to help the affected individual function more effectively in daily life.
Example
Legal defense of insanity is for those unfit for trial due to mental issues.
Historically, schizophrenia was wrongly labeled as insanity.
02
an unreasonable action that is potentially dangerous
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sane
Adjective
sanity
Noun
insanity
Noun
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