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madden

verb mad·den \ˈma-d^ən\

: to make (someone) angry

mad·denedmad·den·ing \ˈmad-niŋ, ˈma-d^ən-iŋ\

Full Definition of MADDEN

intransitive verb

: to become or act as if mad

transitive verb

: to drive mad : craze

: to make intensely angry : enrage

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First Known Use of MADDEN

1735

Related to MADDEN

Synonyms: crack, derange, frenzy, loco, craze, unbalance, unhinge, unstring

Antonyms: delight, gratify, please

Rhymes with MADDEN

Fadden, gladden, sadden

MADDEN Defined for Kids

madden

verb mad·den \ˈma-d^ən\

mad·denedmad·den·ing

Definition of MADDEN for Kids

: to make angry

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