Synonyms for

Madman

Verb / ˈmæˌdmæn / Another word for madman — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a mentally ill person who behaves in an erratic or violent way

Synonyms & similar words

maniac lunatic lunatic fool maniac nutcase psychopath crackpot loony fruitcake eccentric oddball weirdo kook fanatic zealot

Synonyms by register

Formal

lunatic deranged person mentally unstable individual psychopath

Informal

nutcase cuckoo loon crackpot wacko

Literary

maniac frenzied soul unhinged spirit

Antonyms

sensible person rational person sane individual prudent person level-headed person sound-minded person

Common collocations

  • raving madman
  • utter madman
  • complete madman
  • madman's ravings
  • like a madman
  • treated like a madman

Word family

noun madness
adjective mad

Usage note

The term 'madman' is often used informally and can be considered offensive due to its association with mental illness. It is generally advisable to use more neutral or clinical terms when discussing mental health.

Example sentences

  1. The madman was running around the park screaming at imaginary monsters.
  2. The madman in the movie scared me so much that I had nightmares for a week.
  3. He was acting like a madman, throwing his food and shouting at the waiter.
  4. The madman's behavior was unpredictable and dangerous.
  5. The villagers were afraid of the madman who lived in the old house on the hill.

Quotes

  • I'm not a madman, I'm a prophet. - L. Ron Hubbard
  • Every great man is a unique and solitary madman. - Friedrich Nietzsche
  • There's a fine line between genius and madness, and I have erased that line. - Oscar Levant

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