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madden

1 of 1verb
/ˈmæ.dən/
Forms:maddens,maddening,maddened,maddened
1

to make someone angry

transitive
  • The constant noise from the construction site maddened the residents.
  • The constant interruptions madden her.
  • His rude behavior often maddens me.
  • The repetitive questions are maddening him.
  • The persistent delays have maddened her.
2

to behave or react in a way that shows intense anger or madness

  • Seeing the injustice done to her friend made her madden with rage.
  • She could feel herself madden as the meeting dragged on with no resolution.
  • Watching the injustice unfold made her madden in disbelief.
  • As the argument continued, he began to madden and lose his temper.
3

to drive someone to a state of insanity or extreme mental agitation

transitive
  • The relentless whispers in the haunted house madden visitors, instilling a sense of dread.
  • The continuous isolation had maddened him, leading to erratic behavior.
  • The ongoing stress is maddening her, causing sleepless nights.
  • By the time they intervened, the isolation had already maddened him beyond reason.
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