1. to drive mad or cause to lose one's mind; to make insane
Usage: formal or literary; transitive verb

Examples

• The constant noise seemed to dement him after weeks without sleep.
• Years of isolation threatened to dement the prisoner.
• She feared the stress would dement her if it continued much longer.
• The relentless pressure began to dement even the strongest members of the team.
• His obsession with perfection started to dement his judgment.