madden

mad·den

verb \ˈma-d^ən\

mad·denedmad·den·ing\ˈmad-niŋ, ˈma-d^ən-iŋ\

Definition of MADDEN

intransitive verb

: to become or act as if mad

transitive verb

1

: to drive mad : craze

2

: to make intensely angry : enrage

Examples of MADDEN

1. <the endless swarms of mosquitoes all but maddened the explorers>
2. <her perpetual tardiness maddened her friends to no end>

First Known Use of MADDEN

1735

Related to MADDEN

Synonyms: crack, derange, frenzy, loco, craze, unbalance, unhinge, unstring

Antonyms: delight, gratify, please

Related Words: agitate, bother, confuse, discompose, disquiet, distract, disturb, perturb, unsettle, upset; annoy, irritate, vex

Near Antonyms: calm, quiet, relax, settle, soothe, tranquilize (also tranquillize)

see all synonyms and antonyms

[+]more[-]hide

Rhymes with MADDEN

Fadden, gladden, sadden