What does insanity mean?
Insanity means The state of being insane; madness..
Insanity
/ɪnˈsænɪti/ · noun
Meaning
The state of being insane; madness..
Example Sentences
The defendant pleaded insanity in the hope of getting a reduced sentence.
But the bed-side of Lady Marchmont had a darker lesson than the grave, the ravings of insanity revealed the fiery world of that beating and passionate heart. Ethel could only feel too fearful, too humbled, for judgment; but she wept, even while she prayed, beside her early friend.
Synonyms for insanity
Antonyms for insanity
Related Words
Word Forms
- insanities
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for insanity?
Common synonyms include bedlamism, brainsickness, craze, craziness.
What is the opposite of insanity?
Possible antonyms include mental health, saneness, sanity, buttons.
How do you use insanity in a sentence?
The defendant pleaded insanity in the hope of getting a reduced sentence.
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