AMOK as ADJECTIVE

  1. 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
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AMOK as ADVERB

  1. Meaning
    • in a murderous frenzy
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • rioters running amuck and throwing sticks and bottles and stones
    Pertainym(s)
  2. Meaning
    • wildly
    • without self-control
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • when the restaurant caught fire the patrons ran amuck, blocking the exit