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unreason

noun un·rea·son \ˌən-ˈrē-zən, ˈən-ˌ\

Definition of UNREASON

:  the absence of reason or sanity :  irrationality, madness
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First Known Use of UNREASON

1827

Rhymes with UNREASON

disseisin, high treason, in reason, in season, off-season, with reason

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. unreason
  2. Abbot of Unreason
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