what does amok mean?
AMOK as ADJECTIVE
- Meaning
- in a murderous frenzy as if possessed by a demon
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- the soldier was completely amuck
- berserk with grief
- a berserk worker smashing windows
Similar To
AMOK as ADVERB
- Meaning
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- rioters running amuck and throwing sticks and bottles and stones
Pertainym(s)
- Meaning
- wildly
- without self-control
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- when the restaurant caught fire the patrons ran amuck, blocking the exit
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