Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
madman
noun
/ˈmæd.mæn/
Definition
A man who is deranged or mentally ill.
Examples
- The madman shouted wildly in the street, drawing the attention of passersby.
- People were frightened when they encountered a madman wandering through the park.
- In the movie, the madman plotted revenge against those who wronged him.
Meaning
A madman typically refers to a person, usually a male, who behaves in an irrational, chaotic, or violent way due to mental instability.
Synonyms
- lunatic
- deranged person
- insane person
- crazy man
- maniac
