Madden and Ruffle

Madden

Madden verb - To make angry.
Usage example: her perpetual tardiness maddened her friends to no end

Ruffle and madden are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ruffle" instead a verb "Madden".

Ruffle

Ruffle verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.
Usage example: the stream of minor complaints finally ruffled him into snapping, “If you don't like the way I'm doing it, do it yourself!”

Madden and ruffle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Madden" instead a verb "Ruffle".

Nearby Words: ruffled, ruff, ruffling
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