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Craze (Verb)

Develop a fine network of cracks; "Crazed ceramics".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The intense heat caused the old tile to craze, weakening its structure significantly.
Over time, the vase had crazed, resulting in an intricate network of fine cracks.
Aging and exposure to harsh weather conditions had caused the ancient pottery to craze.
In the kiln, the rapid temperature change caused the ceramic to craze and become fragile.
Years of exposure to sunlight had crazed the stained glass window, but it still held together.

Cause to go crazy; cause to lose one's mind.

Verbs of feeling.

The non-stop telemarketing calls were starting to craze her with their incessant interruptions.
His constant belittling comments began to craze her, and she could no longer take it.
The long periods of isolation were beginning to craze him, making him question his sanity.
Her parents' refusal to accept her as an artist threatened to craze her, as she searched for validation.
The news of losing his life savings in a single bad investment started to craze him, leaving him in a state of despair.