Madden
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmædən/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Madden is a verb meaning (transitive) To make angry.
Meaning
(transitive) To make angry.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To make insane; to inflame with passion.
- (intransitive, obsolete) To become furious.
Example Sentences
And as he maddened at the thought, honest Fergus, too, forgot himself, and added in an excited strain, " I wish one end o' the hog's puddin' was sthuck in yer nose, you foolish craythur!"
The rascal saw his advantage, and began a fierce harangue against the heretic strangers. As he maddened, his hearers maddened; the savage nature, capricious as a child's, flashed out in wild suspicion. Women yelled, men scowled, and ran hastily to their huts for bows and blow-guns.
Word Forms
- maddens
- maddening
- maddened
Synonyms for madden
Depending on context, synonyms include craze.
Antonyms for madden
Common opposites include tranquilize.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include craze, angrify, anger, kingmake, smite, magnetize.
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