1
as in to bother
to cause to go insane or as if insane
the endless swarms of mosquitoes all but maddened the explorers
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as in to infuriate
to make angry
her perpetual tardiness maddened her friends to no end
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Recent Examples of madden
This could be maddening for a producer.
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Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
The way the Padres screw around this time of year is maddening.
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Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
The realization that there is a punishment for women who align themselves with men, as well as for those who don’t, is rightfully maddening.
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Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Cleveland’s inconsistency this season has been maddening, but Sunday night in Game 7, the Cavs showed their true threat level.
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Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
The way the Padres screw around this time of year is maddening.
—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
The realization that there is a punishment for women who align themselves with men, as well as for those who don’t, is rightfully maddening.
—
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Cleveland’s inconsistency this season has been maddening, but Sunday night in Game 7, the Cavs showed their true threat level.
—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for madden
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For all the chatter about his choices in handbags, Haaland doesn’t seem remotely bothered.
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What bothers me is the foot-dragging, the spinning in circles, the slow degradation of these characters into annoying stereotypes.
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They’re infuriated with a military that turned out to repress civilian protests in recent years, but appeared slow to mobilize in support of earthquake victims this week.
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The result can be a more consistent connection, fewer interruptions and less of that infuriating mid-episode quality drop.
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He was particularly disturbed by administration officials' attempts to characterize both as domestic terrorists.
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The appeal is largely practical, since powders travel well in a bag, don’t leave hands greasy and can be dusted on without disturbing whatever’s already on your skin.
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The mayor floated the idea to place Williams on probation for six months, angering the city manager’s supporters in the crowd.
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All the spending on the national events angers one supervisor at a Florida airport.
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That is important because a boxy robotaxi that can drive both ways may confuse pedestrians, cyclists or other drivers.
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One of the biggest mistakes students make is confusing a loan approval with an affordability recommendation.
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Despite his concessions to the SSPX, Francis enraged many Catholic traditionalists by reversing Benedict's relaxation on celebrating the old Latin Mass for the broader Catholic Church.
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The story enraged campus and district officials and played a role in Stapleton’s ousting, despite a later retraction.
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Frank, moving, and just slightly deranged.
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Only sick, demented, or deranged people in the House or Senate could vote against THE SAVE AMERICA ACT.
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Paraguay’s tactics, seeking to frustrate and disrupt France, had annoyed Henry as well as the current team and coach.
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Others are annoyed that its ambiguous language will create confusion over how — or if — the state will enforce compliance.
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“Madden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/madden. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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