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    madness
    /ˈmadnəs/

    noun

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMADNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    MADNESS definition: 1. stupid or dangerous behaviour: 2. a word for mental illness, which was used by doctors in the…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › madnessMadness Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : behavior or thinking that is very foolish or dangerous : extreme folly. an idea that is pure/sheer madness. c. : ecstasy, enthusiasm. d. : intense anger : rage. 2. : any of several ailments of animals marked by frenzied behavior. specifically : rabies. Synonyms. aberration. dementia. derangement. insanity. lunacy. mania. rage [archaic]

  4. www.psychologytoday.com › us › blogWhat Is Madness? - Psychology Today

    Dec 16, 2014 · We do not know what “madness” is or what it represents but we add nothing when we call it “psychosis” or “schizophrenia” and act like we do know. Rather than adding, we subtract.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › madnessMadness - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Madness is foolish, impulsive behavior. It would be madness to ride on the back of your friend's car, standing on the bumper. A screaming crowd waiting to see their favorite rock star creates an atmosphere of madness — and their enthusiasm itself can be described as madness.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmadness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of madness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMADNESS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    madness in British English. (ˈmædnɪs ) noun. 1. a severe mental disorder that makes normal thinking and behaviour impossible. 2. extreme anger, excitement, or foolishness. 3. a nontechnical word for rabies. Collins English Dictionary.

  8. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › madnessMADNESS Synonyms: 188 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

    Synonyms for MADNESS: insanity, dementia, hysteria, schizophrenia, instability, paranoia, mania, rage; Antonyms of MADNESS: sanity, mind, rationality, reasonableness, lucidity, saneness, normality, soundness

  9. www.oed.com › dictionary › madness_nmadness, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

    What does the noun madness mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun madness. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. madness has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. psychiatry (Middle English) veterinary medicine (Middle English) See meaning & use. How common is the noun madness?

  10. www.thefreedictionary.com › MadnessMadness - definition of madness by The Free Dictionary

    Define madness. madness synonyms, madness pronunciation, madness translation, English dictionary definition of madness. n. 1. The condition of being mentally deranged. 2. Great folly: It was sheer madness to attempt the drive during a blizzard. 3. Enthusiasm; excitement: the...

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordMADNESS - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    All you need to know about "MADNESS" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.