madden
verb (used with object)
to anger or infuriate.
has been maddening
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present perfect progressiveof madden (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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At times this year, Rodriguez has been maddening as he repeatedly chases pitches outside of the strike zone, or swings so hard he loses his balance when a lighter touch is clearly called for.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 4, 2023
At times, the Nationals’ unwillingness to set a timetable for their MVP candidate has been maddening, though the procedure has such mixed results that one can understand some hesitation.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 3, 2018
The delay in the release of Charlie Puth’s sophomore album has been maddening.
From Washington Times ● May 10, 2018
It's long past time for the NHL to severely punish head shots, no matter who dishes them out, and its inconsistency in such situations has been maddening and potentially dangerous.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2018
The withholding of the incident data and the laboratory analysis of the chemical agents or residues in the old ordnance has been maddening for the victims, who wish to know more about their exposures.
From New York Times ● Oct. 27, 2014
