madden Definition
- 1to make someone very angry
- 2to become very angry
Using madden: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "madden" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The constant noise from the construction site maddened the residents.
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It maddens me when people don't follow the rules.
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He was maddened by the injustice of the situation.
madden Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with madden
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The constant barking of the neighbor's dog is driving me mad.
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After spending years alone in the woods, he became as mad as a hatter.
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The dictator was mad with power, ordering the execution of anyone who opposed him.
Origins of madden
from Old English 'gemǣdan', meaning 'to make insane'
Summary: madden in Brief
'Madden' [ˈmædn] is a verb that means to make someone very angry or to become very angry. It can be used in various contexts, such as in 'The constant noise from the construction site maddened the residents.' or 'It maddens me when people don't follow the rules.' 'Madden' also appears in phrases like 'drive someone mad,' which means to make someone feel crazy, and 'mad as a hatter,' which means completely insane.
