English adjective: amok | |||
1. | amok frenzied as if possessed by a demon | ||
Samples | The soldier was completely amuck. Berserk with grief. A berserk worker smashing windows. | ||
Synonyms | amuck, berserk, demoniac, demoniacal, possessed | ||
Similar | insane | ||
Antonyms | sane | ||
English adverb: amok | |||
1. | amok wildly; without self-control | ||
Samples | When the restaurant caught fire the patrons ran amuck, blocking the exit. | ||
Synonyms | amuck | ||
2. | amok in a murderous frenzy | ||
Samples | Rioters running amuck and throwing sticks and bottles and stones. | ||
Synonyms | amuck, murderously | ||