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Madden (Verb)

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

Verbs of feeling.

The annoying sound of the car alarm was beginning to madden the neighbors, who had been trying to sleep for hours.
Years of solitary confinement threatened to madden the prisoner, who started to lose touch with reality.
Her lack of progress in the investigation was starting to madden her, making her question her own abilities.
Being stuck in such a small, enclosed space was beginning to madden him, and he felt like he was going to go insane.
The constant noise and pollution of the city streets was starting to madden her, so she decided to move to the countryside.

Drive up the wall; go on someone's nerves.

Verbs of feeling.

Her constant nagging began to madden me, and I couldn't take it anymore.
The sound of his loud snoring would madden anyone who tried to sleep nearby.
His laziness and lack of motivation started to madden his coworkers and supervisors.
The repeated noise from the construction site outside my window would madden even the most patient person.
The way she would always show up late began to madden her friends and family.

Make mad; "His behavior is maddening".

Verbs of feeling.

Her constant nagging began to madden him, making it hard for him to think clearly.
The extreme traffic congestion nearly maddened the already late driver.
The teacher found her student's habit of not doing homework to be maddening.
Her annoying laugh almost maddened everyone who heard it.
Their petty arguments had a maddening effect on the entire family.