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Definition of madden

madden

/ˈmæd.ən/
mad · den
Adverb:maddeningly
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Adjective:maddening
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Past Simple:maddened
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Past Participle:maddened
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Present Participle:maddening
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• verb

1

To make someone extremely annoyed, exasperated, or angry.

Example

"His constant interruptions during the presentation began to madden the rest of the committee."

2

To drive a person or animal into a state of frenzy, delirium, or insanity.

Example

"The relentless heat and lack of fresh water threatened to madden the stranded sailors."

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• Rhymes for madden

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 18th century from the adjective 'mad' (derived from Old English 'gemǣded', meaning rendered insane or foolish) combined with the verbal suffix '-en'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Madden. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/madden
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