dement

/dɪˈmɛnt/
verb
  1. To cause someone to become insane or lose their mental faculties.
    • The constant noise and lack of sleep began to dement the prisoners.
    • Years of isolation could dement even the strongest mind.
    • The tragedy seemed to dement the once cheerful woman.
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