maddened
/ˈmædənd/
VERB
1. To make someone angry
To cause someone to feel strong anger, irritation, or frustration.
1.1. Anger and intense irritation
Used when an action, behavior, or situation makes someone angry, annoyed, or extremely frustrated.
Synonyms
- angered
- aggravated
- annoyed
- antagonized
- enraged
- exasperated
- incensed
- infuriated
- irritated
- irate
- outraged
- provoked
- riled
- vexed
Antonyms
Examples
- The relentless criticism from her peers maddened her, but she remained composed.
- The unending noise from the construction site maddened the nearby residents.
- The repeated failures in his project maddened him, pushing him to seek new solutions.
- The constant barking of the neighbor's dog maddened the once peaceful evenings in the neighborhood.
Related Words
- anger
- aggravation
- annoyance
- exasperation
- frustration
- indignation
- irritation
- resentment
- rage
- provocation
VERB
2. To drive someone insane or into an extreme emotional state
To cause someone to lose mental or emotional control, become irrational, or experience overwhelming agitation or passion.
2.1. Mental disturbance and loss of control
Describes something that drives a person toward extreme mental agitation, irrational behavior, or a state resembling madness.
Synonyms
- crazed
- deranged
- unhinged
- demented
- unbalanced
Antonyms
- calmed
- settled
- stabilized
- soothed
Examples
- The relentless pressure of the situation threatened to leave everyone maddened.
- The prolonged isolation maddened him until he could barely think clearly.
Related Words
2.2. Frenzy and overwhelming passion
Used when someone or a group becomes intensely agitated, frenzied, or overwhelmed by powerful emotions.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- As the chaotic situation unfolded, the crowd became increasingly maddened.
- The relentless shouting left the spectators maddened with excitement and anger.
Related Words
VERB
3. To become furious
To enter a state of intense anger or rage, often in response to an upsetting or frustrating event.
3.1. Becoming furious and expressing rage
Describes a person becoming extremely angry and displaying that anger through intense emotional reactions.
Synonyms
- raged
- fumed
- seethed
- stormed
- fulminated
- blew up
- flew into a rage
Antonyms
- calmed down
- settled down
- composed oneself
- relaxed
Examples
- The repeated insults maddened him until he finally lost his temper.
- The audience became maddened by the unfair decision and began shouting in protest.