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English adjective: amok

1. amok frenzied as if possessed by a demon


SamplesThe soldier was completely amuck.
Berserk with grief.
A berserk worker smashing windows.


Synonymsamuck, berserk, demoniac, demoniacal, possessed


Similarinsane


Antonymssane


English adverb: amok

1. amok wildly; without self-control


SamplesWhen the restaurant caught fire the patrons ran amuck, blocking the exit.


Synonymsamuck

2. amok in a murderous frenzy


SamplesRioters running amuck and throwing sticks and bottles and stones.


Synonymsamuck, murderously









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