madness
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noun \ˈmad-nəs\Definition of MADNESS
1
: the quality or state of being mad: as a : rage b : insanity c : extreme folly d : ecstasy, enthusiasm
2
: any of several ailments of animals marked by frenzied behavior; specifically : rabies
See Examples of MADNESS
- He suffered a series of tragedies that nearly drove him to madness.
- Her friends told her the idea was pure madness, but she went through with it anyway.
- It was the height of madness for him to drive at such high speeds!
First Known Use of MADNESS
14th century
Related to MADNESS
- Synonyms
- aberration, dementia, derangement, lunacy, insanity, mania, rage [archaic]
mad·ness
noun \ˈmad-nəs\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of MADNESS
1
: insanity
2
: any of several ailments of animals marked by frenzied behavior; specifically : rabies
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