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Synonyms for maddening

One audited sense, one true synonym, and three words that come close enough to cost you the rung.

Tier 3, Ridgeline · 1 sense · adjective

The senseadjectiveTier 3, Ridgeline

extremely annoying or displeasing

The ceaseless tumult of the jukebox was maddening.

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The true synonym

infuriating

Same sentence, swapped: The ceaseless tumult of the jukebox was infuriating.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for maddening as it is used in the sentence above.

inflammatory
heady
tantalizing

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Closest first: other words at Ridgeline, then their alphabetical neighbours.

enlighteningadjectiveinformativetending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignoranceRidgelineCommunication envisionverbforeseepicture to oneselfRidgelineMaking and creating equaladjectiveadequatehaving the requisite qualities or resources to meet a taskRidgelineQualitiesHas a reason line equallyadverbevenlyin equal amounts or sharesRidgelineHas a reason line eruptverbbreakforce out or release suddenly and often violently something pent upRidgelineEmotionsHas a reason line escapenounflightthe act of escaping physicallyFoothillsActions2 sensesHas a reason line esteemedadjectiveprestigioushaving an illustrious reputationRidgelineStates and conditions etherealadjectiveaerialcharacterized by lightness and insubstantialityRidgelineQualities2 sensesHas a reason line

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