madness
US /ˈmæd.nəs/
UK /ˈmæd.nəs/
1.
loucura, insanidade
the state of being mentally ill, especially severely
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The stress of the job drove him to madness.
O estresse do trabalho o levou à loucura.
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There was a touch of madness in his eyes.
Havia um toque de loucura em seus olhos.
2.
loucura, insensatez
extremely foolish behavior or a foolish act
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It would be sheer madness to invest all your savings in that risky venture.
Seria pura loucura investir todas as suas economias naquele empreendimento arriscado.
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The party descended into utter madness with people dancing on tables.
A festa degenerou em pura loucura com pessoas dançando nas mesas.