verb
Uncommon
madden
MA-duhn
Madden (verb) means to make someone very angry or frustrated. Example: “It maddens him when people are late without calling.”
verb
1
To make someone very angry or frustrated.
"It maddens him when people are late without calling."
"The constant delays maddened the whole waiting room."
How to use madden
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo drive someone to anger or frustration.
Common pairings
it maddens me
maddened by the delay
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- maddens
- Past tense
- maddened
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Etymology
From mad plus the verb-forming suffix -en, on the pattern of words like "sadden" and "deepen".
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What does “madden” mean?
The word “madden” means to make someone very angry or frustrated. In plain terms, to drive someone to anger or frustration.
How do you pronounce “madden”?
“Madden” is pronounced MA-duhn (/ˈmædən/ in IPA).
How do you use “madden” in a sentence?
Here is “madden” used in a sentence: “It maddens him when people are late without calling.”
What is the opposite of “madden”?
The opposite of “madden” — its antonyms — is tranquilize.
What part of speech is “madden”?
“Madden” is a verb.
Is “madden” a common word?
“Madden” is an uncommon word in modern English.
