Both Uses of
demented
in
The Idiot
- Mother has been almost demented ever since father died—she's an old woman.†
Chpt 2.3 *
- On the contrary, I cannot help thinking he has been less demented of late.†
Chpt 4.2
Definition:
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(demented as in: demented lyrics) acting crazy
or:
suffering from cognitive dementia (mental deterioration)