 amuck |
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| 1. | [ adverb ] in a murderous frenzy | |
| Synonyms: | murderously amok | |
| Examples: | "rioters running amuck and throwing sticks and bottles and stones" |
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| Related terms: | cutthroat cutthroat | |
| 2. | [ adverb ] wildly; without self-control | |
| Synonyms: | amok | |
| Examples: | "when the restaurant caught fire the patrons ran amuck blocking the exit |
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| 3. | [ adjective ] in a murderous frenzy as if possessed by a demon | |
| Synonyms: | berserk demoniac demoniacal possessed amok | |
| Examples: | "the soldier was completely amuck" "berserk with grief" "a berserk worker smashing windows" |
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| Related terms: | insane | |
| Similar spelling: |
Amick amok amnic Amico |
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