madden

[mad-n]

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verb (used with object)

to anger or infuriate: The delays maddened her.
to make insane.

verb (used without object)

to become mad; act as if mad; rage.

Origin of madden

First recorded in 1725–35; mad + -en¹

Related formsun·mad·dened, adjective

Synonyms

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1. provoke, enrage, anger, inflame; exasperate, irritate, vex, annoy.

Antonyms

1. calm, mollify.

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Contemporary Examples

Do you think Madden made a genuine contribution to the culture of the period with his nightclubs?
When New York City Hit Its Stride
Allen Barra
July 17, 2014
He's Eyetalian,” said Mr. Madden, “and he might know all that kind of stuff.
Portrait of the Consummate Con Man
John Lardner
May 17, 2014
Madden said he had next to no knowledge about criminal justice.
Prison Reform is Bigger in Texas
Olivia Nuzzi
April 12, 2014
As Whitmire and Madden plotted in Texas, the idea was sprouting roots across the country.
Prison Reform is Bigger in Texas
Olivia Nuzzi
April 12, 2014
“I wandered across the hall one day in late January and sat down with John,” Madden said.
Prison Reform is Bigger in Texas
Olivia Nuzzi
April 12, 2014

Historical Examples

Madden quivered at his impotence to put his hand on the thief in the crowd.
The Cruise of the Dry Dock
T. S. Stribling
"You can put things so raw, Madden," responded Caradoc with a ghost of a smile.
The Cruise of the Dry Dock
T. S. Stribling
Then he turned with more strength than Madden thought was in him.
The Cruise of the Dry Dock
T. S. Stribling
All in all, Madden made little of the craft, so he handed the glass to Smith.
The Cruise of the Dry Dock
T. S. Stribling
"Something like that," agreed Madden, tossing his buoy into the water.
The Cruise of the Dry Dock
T. S. Stribling

British Dictionary definitions for madden

madden

verb

to make or become mad or angry

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Word Origin and History for madden

v.

"to drive to distraction," 1822; earlier "to be mad" (1735), from mad (adj.) + -en (1). Related: Maddened; maddening. The earlier verb was simply mad (early 14c., intransitive; late 14c., transitive), from the adjective.

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Examples from the Web for madden

Contemporary Examples

Do you think Madden made a genuine contribution to the culture of the period with his nightclubs?

He's Eyetalian,” said Mr. Madden, “and he might know all that kind of stuff.

Madden said he had next to no knowledge about criminal justice.

As Whitmire and Madden plotted in Texas, the idea was sprouting roots across the country.

“I wandered across the hall one day in late January and sat down with John,” Madden said.

Historical Examples

Madden quivered at his impotence to put his hand on the thief in the crowd.

"You can put things so raw, Madden," responded Caradoc with a ghost of a smile.

Then he turned with more strength than Madden thought was in him.

All in all, Madden made little of the craft, so he handed the glass to Smith.

"Something like that," agreed Madden, tossing his buoy into the water.

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Word Origin and History for madden

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Origin of madden