Maddened: meaning, definitions and examples
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maddened
[ หmรฆd.ษnd ]
emotional state
The term 'maddened' describes a state of being extremely angry or frustrated, often to the point of losing control. It is derived from the verb 'madden', which means to make someone feel extreme agitation or fury. When a person is maddened, they may exhibit erratic behavior, impulsiveness, or aggression as a reaction to their intense emotions. This state is typically temporary but can lead to severe consequences if not managed. It can reflect both a personal turmoil as well as the aftermath of external provocations.
Synonyms
angry, enraged, furious, infuriated, livid
Examples of usage
- The maddened crowd surged towards the stage.
- He became maddened by the repeated interruptions during his speech.
- Feeling maddened, she stormed out of the meeting.
- The maddened dog barked fiercely at the strangers.
Translations
Translations of the word "maddened" in other languages:
๐ต๐น enfurecido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเคตเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช verrรผckt
๐ฎ๐ฉ marah
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฑะพะถะตะฒะพะปะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ szalony
๐ฏ๐ต ็ใฃใ
๐ซ๐ท fou
๐ช๐ธ enloquecido
๐น๐ท deli
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฏธ์น
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฌููู
๐จ๐ฟ ลกรญlenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกรญlenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฏ็็
๐ธ๐ฎ nor
๐ฎ๐ธ gali
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑาฑะทัะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dษlisov
๐ฒ๐ฝ enloquecido
Etymology
The word 'maddened' is the past participle of the verb 'madden,' which traces its origins back to the Old English word 'gemรฆdenian', meaning 'to cause to be mad or furious'. The essence of the term is connected to the broader English word 'mad', which has evolved over centuries. Originally, 'mad' used to describe someone who is insane or mentally ill, which in the medieval context often implied severe emotional disturbances. As language evolved, the term began to encompass a more generalized expression of extreme anger or frustration, especially in the context of someone being driven to 'madness' by external forces such as provocation or injustice. Today, 'maddened' captures both the notion of emotional turmoil and the behavioral manifestations that may accompany it, reflecting a state where reason is overshadowed by intense feelings.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,291, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 25291 maddened
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- 25293 redundancies
- 25294 regressed
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