madmen

Meanings

• noun

  A group of people who behave in an extremely irrational or uncontrollable way.

  - "The asylum was filled with madmen who believed they were kings."
  - "The madmen tore down the walls of the bank during the riot."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with madmen
nomen , gomen , omen

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Variants

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madman , madmen

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'mad', meaning 'mad, frenzied, or insane'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'madman' was once used to describe individuals who were believed to be possessed by the devil.

2. In some cultures, madmen were believed to have special powers and were revered as holy men or prophets.

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Related Concepts

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1. Insanity: A mental disorder that affects reasoning, behavior, or emotions, causing a significant impairment in an individual's ability to function.

2. Asylum: A institution for the care and treatment of individuals with mental disorders.

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Culture

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In literature, madmen are often portrayed as tragic figures who have lost touch with reality. They can be found in works such as 'King Lear' by Shakespeare and 'The Madman of Bergerac' by Albert Camus.

How to Memorize "madmen"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large group of people acting erratically and unpredictably. Visualize their wild expressions and chaotic behavior.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'madmen' with the image of a large, chaotic crowd. Imagine a riot or a scene from a horror movie.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'MAdMEN' to remember the definition: 'M' for 'M'ad, 'A' for 'A'sylum, 'D' for 'D'isorder, 'M' for 'M'en, 'E' for 'E'xtremely, 'N' for 'N'ot in control.

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