maddens
/ˈmædənz/
VERB
1. To make someone angry
To cause someone to feel anger, irritation, annoyance, or strong frustration.
1.1. Anger and irritation
Used when someone's actions, behavior, or circumstances provoke anger, annoyance, or emotional displeasure.
Synonyms
- angers
- aggravates
- annoys
- antagonizes
- irritates
- enrages
- infuriates
- incenses
- exasperates
- vexes
- nettles
- miffs
- riles
- peeves
- offends
- outrages
- rankles
- provokes
- upsets
Antonyms
Examples
- The unpredictable weather in the region often maddens farmers trying to plan their crops.
- The persistent buzzing of the fly in the quiet room maddens everyone trying to focus.
- The inefficiency of the outdated software frequently maddens the employees at the office.
Related Words
- anger
- aggravation
- annoyance
- antagonism
- exasperation
- frustration
- indignation
- irritation
- resentment
- rage
- provocation
VERB
2. To drive someone insane or emotionally agitated
To cause someone to lose mental balance, behave irrationally, or become overwhelmed by intense emotions or passion.
2.1. Mental disturbance and loss of reason
Describes something that causes extreme mental disturbance, irrationality, or a state resembling madness.
Synonyms
- deranges
- crazes
- unhinges
- unbalances
- unsettles
- disturbs
- discomposes
Antonyms
Examples
- The prolonged isolation maddens him and makes it increasingly difficult to think clearly.
- The relentless pressure maddens the workers and pushes them toward emotional exhaustion.
Related Words
2.2. Intense passion and emotional frenzy
Used when something inflames powerful emotions or drives people into an intensely excited, agitated, or frenzied state.
Synonyms
- enflames
- inflames
- frenzies
- agitates
- excites
Antonyms
Examples
- The dramatic announcement maddens the crowd with excitement.
- The intense rivalry maddens supporters on both sides.
Related Words
VERB
3. To become furious
To enter a state of intense anger or rage, often in response to an upsetting or frustrating situation.
3.1. Becoming furious and expressing rage
Describes someone becoming extremely angry, fuming, or expressing intense displeasure.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- calms down
- settles down
- relaxes
- composes oneself
Examples
- He maddens whenever his decisions are repeatedly challenged.
- The spectators maddened with anger after the unfair ruling.