Crazed: meaning, definitions and examples

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crazed

 

[ kreɪzd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mental state

Crazed refers to someone who is mentally deranged or wildly out of control. This term is often used to describe a person whose behavior is irrational or extremely agitated, which may suggest a loss of touch with reality. It can be used to characterize someone displaying intense excitement or anger. The term can also imply a certain level of violence or unpredictability in a person's actions.

Synonyms

deranged, frantic, insane, mad, wild

Examples of usage

  • The crazed fan rushed the stage.
  • She spoke in a crazed manner after the incident.
  • A crazed look in his eyes made everyone uneasy.

Translations

Translations of the word "crazed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 louco

🇮🇳 पागल

🇩🇪 verrückt

🇮🇩 gila

🇺🇦 божевільний

🇵🇱 szalony

🇯🇵 狂った

🇫🇷 fou

🇪🇸 loco

🇹🇷 deli

🇰🇷 미친

🇸🇦 مجنون

🇨🇿 šílený

🇸🇰 šialený

🇨🇳 疯狂的

🇸🇮 nor

🇮🇸 geðveikur

🇰🇿 жынды

🇬🇪 გიჟი

🇦🇿 dəlidir

🇲🇽 loco

Etymology

The word 'crazed' comes from the verb 'craze,' which originates from the Old English 'crāse,' meaning to crack or break. Over time, the meaning transformed to describe a state of mental instability, as if the mind has been fractured or broken. The suffix '-ed' indicates a past participle, suggesting a state that has been reached. The use of 'crazed' in literature and common speech has evolved, often highlighting extremes of emotion or behavior. In modern usage, it conveys not only mental turmoil but also a certain unpredictability in actions, associated with various forms of hysteria or obsession.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,323, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.