madden

verb
UK: /ˈmæd.ən/
US: /ˈmæd.ən/

  1. To make someone angry or annoyed.

    1. His silly questions really madden me.
    2. It maddens me to think of the unfairness of the situation, when they steal.

  2. To cause someone to become wild or uncontrolled, especially with anger or excitement.

    1. The jeers of the crowd started to madden the players.
    2. The constant noise and confusion began to madden the poor dog, making him restless.

Synonyms

anger annoy irritate enrage infuriate exasperate
madden adjective

  1. Very angry; driven to rage.

    1. I was maddened when he lied.
    2. She was maddened by the delay and started to complain loudly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "madden" in English means: To make someone angry or annoyed., To cause someone to become wild or uncontrolled, especially with anger or excitement..

The phonetic transcription of "madden" is /ˈmæd.ən/ in British English and /ˈmæd.ən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "madden": anger, annoy, irritate, enrage, infuriate, exasperate.

Example usage of "madden": "His silly questions really madden me.". More examples on the page.