What does Madman mean?

Definitions for Madman
ˈmædˌmæn, -mən; -ˌmɛn, -mənmad·man

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. lunatic, madman, maniacnoun

    an insane person

Wiktionary

  1. madmannoun

    A male who is insane or mentally disturbed.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Madmannoun

    A man deprived of his understanding.

    Etymology: mad and man.

    They shall be like madmen, sparing none, but still sporting. 2 Esd. xvi. 71.

    He that eagerly pursues any thing, is no better than a madman. Roger L'Estrange.

    He who ties a madman ’s hands, or takes away his sword, loves his person while he disarms his frenzy. Robert South, Sermons.

ChatGPT

  1. madman

    A madman is typically referred to as a person who is mentally ill, especially one who behaves in a wild, uncontrolled, or aggressive manner. It can also refer to someone who acts in an eccentric or unpredictable way, often displaying extreme or unusual ideas and actions. However, this term can be considered as derogatory or stigmatizing of individuals with mental health conditions. It is usually advised to use specific, clinical terms or neutral language when discussing mental health.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Madmannoun

    a man who is mad; lunatic; a crazy person

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Madman in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Madman in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Madman in a Sentence

  1. Ilya Yashin:

    Only a madman wouldn't be afraid, this year alone one of my friends has been killed and another jailed.

  2. Salvador Dali:

    The only difference between me and a madman is that I am not mad

  3. Robert Anton Wilson:

    Only the madman is absolutely sure.

  4. Salvidor Dali:

    The only difference between a madman and myself is that I am not mad.

  5. Seneca:

    It is pleasant at times to play the madman.

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