 berserk |
||
| 1. | [ noun ] (Scandinavian) one of the ancient Norse warriors legendary for working themselves into a frenzy before a battle and fighting with reckless savagery and insane fury | |
| Synonyms: | berserker | |
| Related terms: | Scandinavian | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] in a murderous frenzy as if possessed by a demon | |
| Synonyms: | amok demoniac demoniacal possessed amuck | |
| Examples: | "the soldier was completely amuck" "berserk with grief" "a berserk worker smashing windows" |
|
| Related terms: | insane | |
| Similar spelling: |
berserker bear's_ear Berger Bergeron Bercier Bergerson |
|
