maniac

Example Sentences

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“And I’m not some crazed maniac set out to destroy this nation.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 6, 2023

But there is one name that eagle-eyed observers who have closely followed this story will note is missing: Mike Lindell, the comically self-important maniac who founded the second-rate linens company MyPillow.

From Salon • Aug. 21, 2023

But at night, during the annual festivals, he dances like a maniac and whips people with olive branches.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2023

He joked about taking on the role of a maniac barber: “I’m very much a pacifist. People think I’m Canadian for a reason.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2023

He opened his green eyes wider and gave us his maniac look, and only the smirk on his wide mouth with its droll, slightly protruding upper lip reassured us that he wasn’t completely goofy.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles