stupid or dangerous behaviour

To begin a war would be sheer madness. 发动战争完全是疯狂之举。

Synonyms: anarchyballyhoo bedlamchaoscommotionconfusiondisarray disorder (CONFUSION)disorganizationdisturbancehavochoo-ha hoopla (EXCITEMENT) hullabaloo kerfuffle mayhempandemoniumruckus rumpus to-do tumult turmoiluproar

a word for mental illness, which was used by doctors in the past but is now offensive

She felt as if she were sliding into madness. 她感觉自己像要发疯了。

Synonyms: insanitylunacy