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Meaning of go mad
The primary meaning of "go mad" is to become insane or mentally unstable.
Etymology of go mad
The phrase "go mad" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, where "mad" meant "insane" or "foolish"
The phrase has been in use since the 15th century, with its meaning evolving over time to include a range of connotations, from extreme anger to mental instability
Synonyms
go crazy
lose one's mind
become insane
go insane
go berserk
go haywire
freak out
go out of one's mind
go crackers
go bonkers
go mental
go nuts
go off the deep end
go over the edge
lose one's grip
lose one's marbles
go stir crazy
go wild
go off the rails
go to pieces
fall apart
go into a tailspin
go into a funk
go into a decline
hit the skids
go downhill
go to pot
go haywire
go bananas
Definitions
- To become extremely angry or frustrated
- * To become insane or mentally unstable
- * To behave in a wild or uncontrolled way
Usage Examples
- After losing his job, he went mad and started screaming at everyone in the office
- * She went mad when she found out her favorite restaurant was closing down
- * The fans went mad when their team won the championship
Antonyms
stay calm
remain sane
keep one's cool
stay rational
stay level-headed
remain composed
stay collected
keep one's wits
stay lucid
stay clear-headed
stay sane
stay normal
stay ordinary
stay reasonable
stay sensible
stay rational
stay balanced