insane

adjective29 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.2

Used in legal or psychological contexts to describe a temporary state.

Specifies that the insanity relates to the mind.

A legal term for someone who committed a crime due to mental illness.

Used to describe a state of being insane.

A common, informal way to say 'become insane'.

To give the impression of being insane.

To cause someone to become very annoyed or mentally unwell.

For an idea or plan to seem insane when heard or read.

To have the appearance of being insane.

To change from a sane to an insane state.

To officially state that someone is insane.

To officially declare someone insane, often by medical or legal authorities.