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Rarederailed
The correct spelling is derailed.
How to pronounce derailed
verb
Say it like: Der-ayl-ed
The correct spelling is derailed. To cause to come off the tracks. For example: "The train was destroyed when it was derailed by the penny."
Usage Examples
“The train was destroyed when it was derailed by the penny.”
“The conversation derailed once James brought up politics.”
“The protesting students derailed the professor's lecture.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To cause to come off the tracks.
- 2.To come off the tracks.
- 3.To deviate from the previous course or direction.
- 4.To cause to deviate from a set course or direction; derange.
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