dotage
/ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/
noun
- The period of old age when a person's mental abilities are weakened, often characterized by confusion or childish behavior.
- In his dotage, Grandpa often forgot where he put his glasses.
- The old king's dotage left the kingdom in the hands of his advisors.
- She cared for her father through his dotage with patience and love.
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