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Madness

noun
/ˈmæd.nəs/

Meaning

the state of being mentally ill, especially severely; extremely foolish behavior
the state of being mentally ill or acting in a very foolish way

Example Sentences

It would be madness to drive in this storm.

It would be madness to drive in such dangerous weather.

Example Expressions

drive someone mad

Synonyms

insanity, lunacy, craziness, folly, foolishness, mania, frenzy
Entry 1
insanity, lunacy, craziness, folly
Entry 2
insanity, lunacy, foolishness, mania, frenzy

Antonyms

sanity, rationality, wisdom, reason
Entry 1
sanity, rationality, wisdom
Entry 2
sanity, wisdom, reason

Collocations

pure madness, madness to think, descent into madness, sheer madness, act of madness, madness of war, madness ensues
Entry 1
pure madness, madness to think, descent into madness
Entry 2
sheer madness, act of madness, madness of war, madness ensues

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