What does the cryptic crossword clue "Like mad, running around with anger (6)" mean?

The definition is "Like". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of MAD ("mad,") + IRE (abbreviation of "anger") [anagram: "running"] = ADMIRE; definition: "Like" The answer is ADMIRE.

Like mad, running around with anger (6)

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