Madman

//ˈmædˌmæn// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A man who is insane or mentally disturbed.
  2. 2
    a male insane person wordnet
  3. 3
    A person who makes risky and questionable decisions.
  4. 4
    A daredevil.

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Example

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"Zen's latest mission is to save the Earth from ecological destruction at the hands of a plant-destroying madman."

Etymology

From mad + -man.

Related phrases

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